Business Sales & Purchases.

Our Business Sales & Purchase Solicitors are here to provide legal support if you're buying or selling a business.

  • Business Sales & Purchase Specialists
  • Recognised by The Legal 500
  • Top Ranked by Chambers UK
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  • Business Sales & Purchase Specialists
  • Recognised by The Legal 500
  • Top Ranked by Chambers UK

Business Sale & Purchase Solicitors – Advice on Buying or Selling a Company.

At Lanyon Bowdler our experienced team of Business Solicitors provide comprehensive advice to individuals or businesses wishing seeking to buy, sell or acquire a company.

Whether you are buying or selling a business, it will undoubtedly be one of the most important moments in the life of you or your company.

Whatever the size of your transaction, there will always be important legal, commercial and tax issues to consider.

Key Contacts

Edward Burrell is a specialist Business Sale & Purchase Solicitor. He is a partner, and the head of our Business Purchases & Sales Department.

He has handled business transactions of all sizes, from small businesses to multi-billion pound sales and purchases.

Edward’s skills in drafting commercial transfer documents and handling sales and purchases of businesses have helped him achieve the status on Next Generation Partner in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500.

As a member of the Law Society, he consistently achieves outstanding recommendations from business owners across all sectors.

Edward Burrell
Edward Burrell
Partner
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases | Leisure & Tourism | Education

Gráinne Walters is an experienced Business Sale & Purchase Solicitor.

As Head of the Corporate & Commercial Team at Lanyon Bowdler, she has handled a number of business transactions in all sectors, achieving the best possible result for business owners in all industries.

She has built an impressive portfolio of successful sales, purchases, and acquisitions for private and growth companies across the UK.

Gráinne has achieved the status of Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 in 2025, and has received a Band 3 Ranking in the Chambers & Partners UK directory.

Gráinne Walters
Gráinne Walters
Partner
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases

Our Business Sales and Purchases Expertise

Here at Lanyon Bowdler, we have years of experience in business sales and purchases. Get in touch today and we would be more than happy to help.

How can we help?

You will have the support of a highly experienced team who regularly advise on all types of transactions to guide you through the process, and bring it to a successful and timely completion.

Because we act for both buyers and sellers, we understand the issues you will face from both sides and how best to protect you and your business.

Testimonials

What our clients say.

From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.

Martyn
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Having recently used Lanyon Bowdler for the sale of a business, we had no hestitation in contacting Edward Burrell again to represent us in the purchase of another company. His advice and judgement was always spot on and his personal dedication towards achieving our objectives and getting the best possible outcome for his clients was impressive.

Tim
via ReviewSolicitors

Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.

Michael
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I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.

Peter Weston
Shrewsbury

All work carried out effectively and efficiently.

Hubert Jones
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Smooth and efficient service from very professional firm.

Tim
via ReviewSolicitors

An excellent service with solicitors that you can talk to and who give you a clear understanding of all necessary legal implications and interpretations.

Eric
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From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.

Carl Gittins
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Very clear, concise advice and guidance, easy to understand.

Ian Jamieson
Telford

Good service provided throughout with clear communication throughout with all options explored.

Lee

I can thoroughly recommend the highly professional and supportive service received over the last few months.

Heather
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Responsive, supportive, approachable, clear and empathetic.

Lisa Thacker

Professional and prompt communication. Supportive and client focused.

Lisa Thacker
Jennifer M Whittall Ltd

Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.

Lee Mortimer
UK Case Management

Definitely would use Lanyon Bowdler again if I need the use of a solicitor.

Mark Bowkett
via ReviewSolicitors

Smooth and efficient service from very professional firm.

Tim
via ReviewSolicitors

We were particularly impressed with the quality of work, the speed and excellent communication.

Allenby Douglas Ltd
Oswestry

Very friendly and approachable. Very good advice

Ivor Brown
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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.

Paul Rowe
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Thank you for all your help in achieving the sale of our business and enabling us to at last retire.

Robert Walton
Telford

Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.

Mr N J & Dr S J Browne
Llanfyllin

Contact Lanyon Bowdler’s Business Sale & Purchase Solicitors

If you are looking to buy or sell a business, our experts at Lanyon Bowdler can ensure you receive the best legal advice that is tailored to you and your business goals.

We not only identify the issues, but seek to offer practical and commercial solutions and advise clearly on the options available to you. Give our Business Lawyers a call or complete our online enquiry form to see how we can help.

We have offices in ShrewsburyBromyardConwyHerefordLudlowOswestry, and Telford, and we are able to assist you wherever you may live in England or Wales.

Our expert solicitors handle Business Sales and Purchases in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester, as well as the surrounding areas in the North of England, North Wales, and across the country.

To find out more about what is involved in buying or selling a business, you can read our guide to buying and selling the shares in a company.

Our people

Meet the team.

Edward Burrell
Edward Burrell
Partner
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases | Leisure & Tourism | Education
Gráinne Walters
Gráinne Walters
Partner
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases
David Ashcroft
David Ashcroft
Consultant
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases | Leisure & Tourism
Harvey Wright
Harvey Wright
Legal Support Assistant
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases
Cecilia Wong
Cecilia Wong
Solicitor
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases
Abi Croft
Abi Croft
Solicitor
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases
Jennifer Edwards
Jennifer Edwards
Associate Solicitor
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases
Jemma Groves
Jemma Groves
Solicitor
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases | Education
Tabassum Jamil
Tabassum Jamil
Trainee Solicitor
Corporate Law | Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases
Zoe Roberts
Zoe Roberts
Associate Solicitor
Business Contracts | Business Sales & Purchases | Corporate Law
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