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Corporate

Buying, selling, or investing in a road transport business involves unique challenges.

Beyond standard corporate considerations, the Operator’s Licence, compliance history, and regulatory risks must be carefully assessed. Overlooking these factors can lead to costly disruptions, impacting business operations and future profitability. Ensuring a smooth transaction requires specialist legal guidance tailored to the transport sector.

Our corporate team has extensive experience handling sales, purchases, and investments in road transport businesses, helping you navigate legal complexities while protecting your interests.

Buying or selling a business

Buying or Selling a Business

Thinking of buying or selling a business? We provide expert legal guidance to streamline the process and protect your interests.

Management Buy Ins & Outs

Management Buy Ins & Outs

A management buyout or management buy-in can be complex. Our team ensures a smooth transition, helping you navigate legal and financial challenges.

Due diligence

Due Diligence

Understanding risks is crucial when buying a business. We conduct thorough due diligence to identify issues and protect your investment.

Agreements

Agreements

Well-drafted agreements prevent disputes. We create clear, tailored contracts to safeguard your business and stakeholder interests.

Restructures & Reorganisations

Restructures & Reorganisations

Restructuring requires careful planning. We provide legal expertise to ensure compliance and minimise business disruption.

Business Start Ups

Business Start-Ups

Starting a business is exciting but complex. We help set up the right legal structure to secure your future success.

Our Team

Jonathon Backhouse

Jonathon Backhouse

Legal Director - Head of Backhouse Jones

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Lisa Whitwell

Lisa Whitwell

Senior Associate

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Heather Rattray

Heather Rattray

Richard Stevinson

Richard Stevinson

Consultant Solicitor

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Kaif Mohamadjuber

Kaif Mohamadjuber

Paralegal

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