I want to...
I want to...
Spencer Laymond
Solicitor for Opticians and Optometrists
Solicitor for opticians and optometrists, Spencer Laymond, is an experienced business acquisition solicitor with over a decade of practice. As a specialist business acquisition solicitor Spencer has handled hundreds of business sale and purchases in numerous different sectors, including over 50 sales and purchases of optician businesses.
Buying or selling any business can be an exciting and stressful time. But there are many pitfalls, which, if not avoided, can lead to disastrous consequences. Retaining a solicitor experienced with buying and selling optician businesses can have a significant impact on the successful completion of the transaction, and without there being nasty surprises along the way.
If you are looking to buy or sell an optician business, I will personally be acting for you. Contact me for a free consultation on (07974) 432579 or email at spencer@peterbrown-solicitors.com.
Here is our unofficial list of things that can go wrong when buying an optician business. Note if you are looking to sell an optician business then they will be relevant to consider as well. 1. Underestimating a lease repair obligation Everyone wants the practice premises to be in a good condition. But if repairs… Continue Reading
The law requires employers to provide employees working more than one month with a written statement of certain particulars of their employment. It must be given no later than two months from the start of the employment. Often the written statement is not used as a formal employment contract will be used as a more… Continue Reading
Yes, it may do. Under the Partnership Act 1890, a partnership will automatically come into existence between opticians as soon as their activities satisfy a very straightforward legal test, namely that they: “carry on business in common with a view to profit”. Contrast with a forming a new limited liability company where there is a… Continue Reading