Seb Wals, Author at Carter Bond Solicitors

The Hidden Pitfalls of Franchising: Make sure you’re not caught out

by Seb Wals | Apr 18, 2017 | Blogs, Commercial, franchising

At first glance, the appeal of franchising is obvious: for those franchising their business, it may seem like a brilliant way of expanding the business, and for those investing in a franchise, it may appear to be a quick and easy route to success, as the...

What is TUPE?

by Seb Wals | Apr 5, 2017 | Blogs, Care Homes, Corporate, Dental, Employment, Healthcare, HR advisory, M&A, Nursery, Optician, Pharmacy

TUPE is an acronym for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employees) Regulations, which are designed to protect employees if the business they work for changes ownership or if there is any change in service provisions. When does TUPE apply? TUPE...

6 Things to Remember When Buying a Dental Practice

by Seb Wals | Mar 15, 2017 | Blogs, Dental, Healthcare

Due diligence is of paramount importance when buying any business, but when purchasing a dental practice, there are various additional factors that come into play. Examining each of the elements discussed below will help you determine the true value of a...

Due Diligence in the 21st Century: The value of social media

by Seb Wals | Feb 28, 2017 | Blogs, Care Homes, Corporate, Dental, Employment, Healthcare, M&A, Nursery, Optician, Pharmacy

Due diligence is an integral part of any acquisition, allowing the buyer to thoroughly investigate every facet of a target company in order to ascertain its true worth. Due diligence processes typically delve into the commercial, legal and financial...

5 Things to Get Right When Selling Your Dental Practice

by Seb Wals | Feb 13, 2017 | Blogs, Dental, Healthcare

Although due diligence is, generally speaking, intended to protect the buyer, it is equally important for the seller when negotiating the sale of a business, as it can streamline completion of the sale. Here, we give an overview of the areas of due...