{"id":197604,"date":"2026-05-08T01:29:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?post_type=videos&#038;p=197604"},"modified":"2026-05-08T04:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:18:27","slug":"buying-a-business","status":"publish","type":"videos","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/videos\/buying-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Business? The Hidden Risks That Could Cost You Thousands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying a business is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. But without the right legal protections in place, what looks like a great deal can quickly turn into an expensive problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From negotiating the term sheet to navigating due diligence, there are critical steps that many buyers overlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you protect your investment, Anthony Satti (Practice Group Leader) discusses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>negotiating the term sheet;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>undertaking due diligence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>warranties and liabilities in the sale agreement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dealing with TUPE;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>issues on completion; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>practical tips to safeguard your position throughout the transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a business is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. 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