You may only wish to buy some assets and the trading contracts rather than the entire company.
An asset purchase agreement would be appropriate with warranties given by the seller in respect of the relevant items sold.
If the business transfers as a going concern and is identifiable afterwards as a similar entity it is likely that the employees employed in such aspect will transfer to you at completion and our employment team can help you comply with your obligations under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006.
Please call 0845 603 10 57 to speak to a member of our team