Your Legal Partners in Business Success

Navigating the complexities of business law is crucial for every stage of your company’s lifecycle, from startup to sale. At Core Legal, we specialize in providing comprehensive legal support tailored to your business needs, ensuring you receive sound commercial and practical advice to help you succeed. Whether you’re launching a small enterprise or managing a large-scale operation, we guide you through every legal matter to keep your business running smoothly.

Expert Guidance for Business Ambitions

Buying or Selling a Business

Purchasing a business is a significant decision that requires careful planning and expert guidance. Whether you’re investing in a small franchise or acquiring a multimillion-dollar corporation, obtaining the right legal advice is critical to ensure your goals align with the risk factors and potential benefits. Our team at Core Legal is here to guide you through every step of the buying process, from conducting due diligence to closing the deal.

Similarly, selling a business involves far more than signing a contract. Preparing your business for sale is a strategic process that should start well in advance. We assist with everything from legal documentation to valuation, ensuring you’re in the best position when it’s time to sell. No matter where you are in the process, we offer trusted support to navigate both buying and selling businesses successfully.

Structuring Your Business and Managing Risk

Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Your choice will affect everything from startup costs and tax obligations to your level of personal risk. Limited liability companies (LLCs) are popular in New Zealand for small and medium-sized enterprises, offering both flexibility and protection. However, as the business landscape evolves, it’s essential to consider risk management more carefully. Proprietors are increasingly limiting personal exposure by securing funding without collateral like homes or investment properties.

At Core Legal, we also provide guidance on managing family trusts and other financial entities, ensuring your assets are protected while facilitating business growth. We help you navigate the complexities of these structures to ensure your business decisions align with long-term security.

Resolving Shareholder Disputes

Disputes between shareholders can arise in any business venture, which is why it’s important to have clear agreements in place. Mediation has become a popular method for resolving disputes, offering faster, more private, and cost-effective solutions. At Core Legal, we have extensive experience in mediation, as well as arbitration and litigation, providing multiple paths to dispute resolution.

Conducting Due Diligence

When buying or selling a business, thorough due diligence is essential to making informed decisions. We assemble a team of professionals to review all aspects of a transaction, including asset valuation, trading history, leasing, and market competition. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, our goal is to ensure that you enter any transaction fully informed and prepared for success.

Financial Structures and Funding Expertise

Complex financial structures can be challenging to navigate, but Core Legal has the expertise to guide you through. We help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of various funding options, ensuring your business is well-positioned for growth while minimizing risk.

Contact Core Legal today for trusted legal advice that supports your business at every stage.