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What is the difference between an asset sale and a share sale?

In buying or selling a company, you can choose to transfer either the assets or the shares. There is a distinct difference and whether you are buying or selling, it is important to understand the liabilities involved with the transaction.

Which is best, an asset sale or a share sale?

Deciding whether it is best to buy or sell the assets or shares will depend on the unique circumstances of the company, the owner and the buyer. There are many considerations to take into account, including the likely ongoing liabilities and the price.

The decision of whether to sell shares or assets only arises when the business in question is a limited company. Where the enterprise is operated by a sole trader or partnership, there will not be any shares to sell.

Asset sale

Buyers usually prefer to purchase just the assets of a business. This is because they can effectively leave behind any unwanted liabilities that the company may have incurred, such as onerous commercial leases, environmental issues or legal action. They can, if they choose, take on specified liabilities, such as a commercial lease, business contracts and rental agreements for plant and machinery.

The buyer can negotiate exactly which assets they want and do not have to take on employees where Isle of Man law applies as the Island has not adopted the UK’s Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006.

Share sale

Sellers would usually rather sell shares in the company. This is because all of the assets, obligations, liabilities and rights that the company has will be transferred to the buyer, freeing the seller of potentially unwanted issues going forward.

Because of the onerous nature of this type of purchase, it is essential that the buyer carries out in-depth due diligence investigations to ascertain the extent of the liabilities they are taking on. This should include financial and legal investigations carried out by professionals.

A share purchase can be less disruptive to the running of a business as the company’s contracts and licences will continue to run.

Business sale agreement

The terms and conditions included in any sale agreement are vitally important to protect the buyer and seller from liabilities. It is important that both parties understand the extent of what is changing hands.

In a sale, particularly in the sale of shares, the agreement will often contain extensive warranties and indemnities to safeguard the buyer’s position.

Warranties given by the seller include that accounts and other financial information are correct, shares are owned by those noted as owners, verification of the company structure, good title to assets is held, to include intellectual property and that information in respect of contracts, licences, employment and any legal disputes is correct.

The seller will also be required to give indemnities on the sale of shares. This is the agreement to compensate the buyer in respect of certain specified issues, such as a claim for environmental contamination, legal proceedings against the company or customer disputes. Indemnities are usually limited, for example, in respect of amount, time or number of claims.

The extent of any warranties or indemnities is often an issue for negotiation during the sale process.
For more information about purchasing a business and the due diligence process, see our recent article How to buy a business.

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At Quinn Legal we have extensive company and commercial knowledge. If you are considering buying or selling a business on the Isle of Man we can advise you as to whether an asset or a share transaction would be in your best interests. We will also represent you during negotiations in respect of the purchase agreement and ensure that you are fully aware of the extent of any liabilities that you are taking on.

For a no obligation initial consultation or to make an initial free enquiry, please call our team on 01624 665522, email us at email us: hello@quinnlegal.im or fill in our online enquiry form.

5 tips for adding value to your business prior to sale

If you are considering selling your business, you will want to maximise the amount you receive. By attending to certain issues before you put your enterprise on the market, you stand a good chance of being able to obtain a better price.

Not only this, but you may find it easier to sell and with a faster transaction time than might otherwise be the case.

1. Settle internal disagreements

If there is an internal dispute, this could escalate under the pressure of a sale and it will make your enterprise far less attractive to buyers.
For example, if shareholders are in disagreement with the directors, this is likely to come up at the time of any sale and you may be asked to address this. By dealing with it before you put your business on the market, you can be sure that this won’t be a cause of delay.
Speak to those involved and look for a way forward. If the dispute has been ongoing for some time and positions are entrenched, mediation may help.

2. Legal issues

As well as internal disputes, you may be involved in legal disputes with external parties. This has the potential to be really off-putting to buyers and they will want you to give indemnities in respect of any legal action.

The best option is to try and settle the matter before you sell. Try and formulate a plan for solving the dispute and remember to look at the bigger picture. You may have to compromise, but if the result is putting a difficult disagreement behind you, it is worth at least considering.

Professional guidance will help you decide how you want to proceed and what concessions it might be reasonable to make.

3. Review your documentation

As well as examining your financial records, your buyer will want to see all of the legal documentation that your business is a party to, including the following:

  •  Supplier contracts
  • Employment contracts
  • Shareholder or partnership agreements
  • Commercial leases
  • Title to real estate
  • Title to intellectual property

If you have a suspicion that some of it might not be quite as robust as it should, take the time to have it redrafted. An expert commercial advocate will be able to help you look at any documents that need updating or creating to safeguard your business’s interests. Getting this done before your buyer makes enquiries will not only prevent delays while amendments are made or discussed, but will also give a better impression of your enterprise as efficient and well run with good attention to detail.

Protect your intellectual property

Intellectual property (IP) may be created in the course of running a business and it is easy to overlook protection for this asset. Take an inventory of your IP before you sell and where necessary apply to register trademarks, such as your logo or any product name that your business relies on, and any registered designs.

Collect in debts

Make a concerted effort to collect in as much debt as possible. A large number of unpaid invoices does not send a positive image to potential buyers. They may expect a nominal amount to be outstanding, but if you are owed a substantial sum you should attempt to deal with this.

For information, see our recent article, How to get the best price for your business.

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At Quinn Legal we have extensive company and commercial knowledge. If you are considering selling your business and you need advice on preparation to put your enterprise in the strongest possible position, we can help you address any issues.

For a no obligation initial consultation or to make an initial free enquiry, please call our team on 01624 665522, email us at email us: hello@quinnlegal.im or fill in our online enquiry form.

Partnership agreements

If you go into business with someone else, you will usually have established a partnership, whether or not you have put this in writing. By signing a formal partnership agreement, you can set the ground rules for your relationship and avoid misunderstandings and disagreements in the future.

Is a partnership agreement essential?

While it is not essential to have a written partnership agreement, if you do not, then the terms of the Partnership Act 1909 (the Act) will apply by default. Some of the provisions of the Act will not necessarily be what you might have chosen and can have onerous consequences.

For example, where the Act applies, all partners will be jointly liable for the partnership debts or wrongful acts of any of the other partners, all partners will have an equal say in making business decisions, no partner can be expelled from the partnership and any partner can end the partnership at any time.

This risks paralysing the partnership if agreement cannot be reached and also means that there is an ever-present risk that one partner could simply choose to end the partnership.

By having a bespoke partnership agreement drawn up, you can tailor the provisions to suit your specific circumstances and try to put provisions in place to avoid disputes.

Key clauses for partnership agreements

The partnership agreement should accurately reflect your wishes for the business. Going through the process with your partners of deciding what you want included and how you want matters arranged will help you ensure that you have properly considered and agreed all aspects of your partnership.

Some of the main clauses that are usually written into a partnership agreement include the following:

• Who owns which assets;
• Who has authority and who is responsible for each type of decision;
• Allocation of profits, losses and liabilities;
• Who will be liable for a decision which leads to a loss?
• How can a partner leave or be asked to leave?
• How can a new partner be added?
• Who needs to authorise or agree the borrowing of money?
• What salaries or other reimbursement can be taken by partners?
• Who can call a meeting and how many partners need to be present to make a decision?
• Non-compete clauses;
• An agreed procedure for dispute resolution.

While there are many details to work through before a partnership agreement can be drafted and signed, by putting a robust framework in place at the outset, a partnership stands the best chance of success.

The types of partnership

As well as deciding on the provisions of any agreement, you will also need to decide on the type of partnership which is best suited to your needs.

A general or conventional partnership allows partners to co-own a business and they will be personally responsible for the liabilities and debts of the partnership.

A limited partnership has one or more general partners and one or more limited partners. The liability of the limited partners does not exceed the amount they have invested, while the general partners will be fully liable for all of the partnership liabilities and debts. These can also elect to have a separate legal personality from its members, simplifying ownership of property in the event of a change of partner.

A limited liability company, often referred to as an LLC, can limit the partners’ financial responsibility. (These are known as Limited Liability Partnerships in the UK.)

It is advisable to take legal advice about which type of partnership would best suit your requirements as well as in respect of the contents, to ensure that you have the right framework in place for your business.

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At Quinn Legal we have extensive company and commercial knowledge. If you are considering entering into a partnership on the Isle of Man, we can advise you on the process and ensure that all of the necessary documentation is in place setting out the details in full.

For a no obligation initial consultation or to make an initial free enquiry, please call our team on 01624 665522, email us at email us: hello@quinnlegal.im or fill in our online enquiry form.

Joint venture agreements

When two or more businesses want to work together on a project, a joint venture agreement sets out the details of their temporary partnership. This allows them to collaborate with the security of knowing what is expected of them and the other parties involved so that misunderstandings and disagreements can be avoided.

The benefits of a joint venture

Working with another business for a period of time can have many advantages. It allows you to expand and develop new markets or products and to access your partner’s markets and distribution networks.

It is an easy and flexible way to increase your capacity and also to gain access to expertise and resources. Because of its temporary nature, a joint venture is less onerous than a partnership agreement and allows you to retain your independence.

If correctly set up, a joint venture can also avoid any potential conflict from different tax rules for each partner which might otherwise prove expensive and time consuming to sort out afterwards.

The importance of a joint venture agreement

If you want to work together with another organisation, it is essential to put the details of your agreement in writing in a joint venture agreement. This will allow you both to protect your position and give you the security of knowing exactly what your rights, responsibilities and obligations are.

The key issues will need to be identified and clearly set out together with details of what will happen in all eventualities.

If the joint venture is complex, it may be necessary to set up a separate business, but usually a contractual joint venture is appropriate for simpler undertakings.

The details included in a joint venture agreement

It is essential to have the agreement tailored to your specific venture so that you can be sure that all of the details are properly addressed. The following clauses will usually be included:

• The objectives of the venture;
• Who will manage the venture and what level of control each partner will have;
• Who will take on which responsibilities;
• How much time each party is expected to devote to the venture;
• Whether each party will transfer assets or employees to the project;
• How the venture will be structured, ie. whether it will be a separate business in its own right or a contractual joint venture;
• What financial and other contributions will be made by each partner and when they will be made;
• Details of how profits, losses and liabilities will be apportioned;
• Ownership of any intellectual property;
• A process for resolving any disputes;
• How the venture will be ended and how the parties can sale or transfer their share should they wish to.

As an alternative to a traditional JV agreement, the Isle of Man Limited Liability Company (similar to an LLP) is specifically designed for use by International JV partners, setting out clearly the relationships and responsibilities between partners and simplifies the management of a complex JV.

Setting up a joint venture

If you are considering entering into a joint venture, you should ensure that all eventualities are thought out beforehand. This will help establish trust with the other parties involved and set the ground rules before the venture begins.

We can advise you on the process of entering into a joint venture as well as working with you to ensure that this is the correct structure for your project, for example, whether a partnership, limited liability partnership or company would be more appropriate.

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At Quinn Legal we have extensive company and commercial knowledge. If you are considering entering into a joint venture where one or more parties is based on the Isle of Man, we can advise you on the process and ensure that all of the necessary documentation is in place setting out the details in full.

For a no obligation initial consultation or to make an initial free enquiry, please call our team on 01624 665522, email us at email us: hello@quinnlegal.im or fill in our online enquiry form.

How to value a business

Valuing a business can be a useful exercise for a number of reasons. As well as being essential during the buying or selling process, having a valuation can help you secure a loan or investment, set a share price, assess the financial health of your business or help in succession planning.

Areas to look at when valuing a business

Businesses have both tangible and intangible assets. Tangible assets such as stock, premises and machinery are relatively straightforward to value.

Intangible assets are harder to assess. These include the reputation of the business, its age, the strength of the customer base, whether a sound team is in place and the business’s intellectual property such as its brand and trademarks.

Other circumstances will also affect value, such as the state of the market, whether the sale is voluntary or not and the age of the business. A start-up may not be profitable but could have high growth potential, while an established business may be on a more predictable trajectory.

Business valuation methods

There are a number of ways of valuing a business and each sector tends to have its favoured methods.

Asset valuation

This method is suited to businesses with substantial tangible assets. Both tangible and intangible assets are valued and the amount of any liabilities such as debts and credit is subtracted to provide a net book value of the business.

Valuing a business in this way does not take into account goodwill, ie. the amount that buyers might be prepared to pay for the company.

Entry cost

Entry cost valuation looks at how much it would cost to set up a similar business from scratch. This would include buying assets, setting up the business’s legal framework, taking on and training staff, marketing and developing the business to the point the existing organisation is.

Comparable analysis

If other similar businesses have been sold recently, then an easy valuation is to carry out a comparison. Make sure that the other businesses really are comparable, or make adjustments for any obvious differences, such as premises in a more expensive area or a bigger market share.

Price to earnings ratio

An established business can be valued by looking at the profits a business is making each year and multiplying them on the basis of their potential in the future. For example, a start-up with the likelihood of good and rapid growth would have a higher multiplier than a stable, steady business with no plans to expand.

The annual profit, adjusted to include any upcoming events such as extra costs or investment, known as the normalised profit, would normally be multiplied by a figure between three and five, depending on the anticipated trajectory of the business. For a business with huge potential, the figure could be substantially higher, as is often seen in the tech start-up sector.

Discounted cash flow

Discounted cash flow valuation is a more difficult way to value a business and is suitable for mature and stable businesses. It values estimated future cash flow and dividends over the next fifteen years or so, with the residual value that is anticipated to be there at the end of that period also added in.

This is a complex method of valuation and generally only used for large organisations.

In summary

Valuing a business can be complicated and the actual achievable price will depend on what potential buyers are prepared to pay, and so may skew the value in either direction.

If you are thinking of selling your business, there are steps you can take to both prepare it for sale and to make it more attractive to buyers. For more information, see our article How to get the best price for your business.

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At Quinn Legal we have extensive company and commercial knowledge. If you are considering either buying or selling a business, our expert team can offer advice and guidance as well as negotiate on your behalf and prepare the necessary documentation.

For a no obligation initial consultation or to make an initial free enquiry, please call our team on 01624 665522, email us at email us: hello@quinnlegal.im or fill in our online enquiry form.

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“Neil was constantly in touch and able to keep me updated at all times. I had total faith that he would be working ‘on our side’ and would be doing the very best he could. I felt very pleased with the service I received and have recommended you to several people so far.”

Property Purchase Client

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“I don’t think the services I used could be improved.”

Property Sale Client

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“Service we received was first class – I was impressed with service and advice provided by Kate Clague so said would be back when I needed more legal support.”

Property Purchase Client

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“Neil Quilliam did an excellent job – he knows the process inside out and was very helpful at every stage.”

Property Sale & Purchase Client

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“Used Quinn Legal for a long time.”

Commercial Property Purchase Client

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“It was handled extremely professionally and efficiently. The staff were very pleasant and professional. I felt very welcomed by the receptionist.”

Civil Litigation Client

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“I was entirely happy with the service as it was. Have used your services a couple of times and will use again if required.”

Property Purchase Client

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“My experience has been very positive, help and assistance was uppermost at all times.”

Property Sale Client

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“Kate was very helpful in what turned out to be a complicated matter.”

Property Remortgage Client

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“Excellent service all round.”

Property Purchase Client

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“Thank you so much for your work on this issue and getting it resolved, Steven.”

Civil Litigation Client

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“Thank you for your help and support during the counting process for this year’s Poppy Appeal in Douglas. We have raised over £39,500.00! Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas from Hilary and the team from Douglas Branch RBL.”

Royal British Legion

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“Thanks John for sorting that out. Thanks again, means a lot.”

Criminal Client

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“John and Jim, thanks for your help.”

Criminal Client

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“Stephen, thank you for your work in getting this completed. You were super efficient.”

Business Client

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“Stephen, thanks for rushing these documents out and in good time – perfectly timed ie before 11:00am as you promised. Fantastic – many thanks.”

Business Client

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“Bernie, you are wonderful. Thank you.”

Business Client

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“Louise, thank you so much for the advice you have given us. You have put my mind at ease as I have been so worried about it. I have so much respect for you. So glad I had the opportunity to meet you.”

Family Client

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Thank you for all your help, John.

Criminal Client

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“Now that Kate has completed our house sale and purchase, I just wanted to let you know what an excellent job she has done for us. I know I can be quite demanding, but Kate was patient, kept us well informed and gave us the reassurances we needed just when we needed them.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Thank you Bernie, I appreciate your help.”

Business Client

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“Appreciate all the help always, Bernie.”

Business Client

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“Thanks Steve, I enjoyed it! Please pass on my thanks to Peter as well – a superbly detailed day out.”

GDPR Course Attendee

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“Louise you absolute rockstar! I don’t know what I would do without all your fantastic help!”

Family Client

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“Thanks Steve, we really enjoyed the seminar and found it most informative.”

GDPR Course Attendee

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“I know some lovely people including my wonderful Manx advocate Claire Clampton. Can’t praise her enough. What a wonderful lady.”

Family Client

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“Just a note of thanks to you and Neil for your time and hospitality today, Steve, we found it very informative.”

Business Intermediary

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“Just a quick email to thank you for meeting with us yesterday, Steve. I think we took some valuable points away from the meeting so it was certainly worthwhile.”

Business Intermediary

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“Thank you for all your help over the last month or so, Neil. Buying a house is a hugely important event for us and an area in which we are not experienced. You have provided reassurance and expertise at every step and we are grateful for the quality service.”

Conveyancing Client

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“We would like to go ahead and instruct Quinn Legal after a lot of positive recommendation!”

New Client

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“Thank you so much for all your help, Claire, I am delighted.”

Family Law Client

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“Just a quick email to say thanks for Friday it was a quality afternoon much better than the “norm” corporate events. I really enjoyed the company and must apologise again for my terrible golf!”

Corporate Client

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“Please pass on my thanks to Quinn Legal for their generous sponsorship of the Silver Angel Cup at Douglas Golf Club. I was very proud to win second prize.”

Sponsored Golf Event Attendee

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“We would like to thank you for your very clear and helpful advice, Ashley. Very much appreciated.”

Civil litigation Client

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“Thank you for the excellent preparation, Steven.”

Civil Litigation Client

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“Steven, I commend you on a job well done.”

Civil Litigation Client

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“Thanks for all your help Steven.”

Civil Litigation Client

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“Fantastic Customer and professional Service from Ashley Kneale. He was approachable and down to earth with a sense of humor which is always extremely important in stressful situations. We felt Ashley was there right with us the whole way. Thank you very much and am singing his praises!”

Civil Litigation Client

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“I really appreciate your help and advice, especially in explaining the future risks involved in my matter. Had I known about and used your law firm with my past legal matters, I could have saved a substantial amount of money and hassle. Thank you”

Conveyancing Client

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“John and Jim, thank you I really do appreciate everything that has been done for me.”

Criminal Client

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“Thank you too to Kathryn she has been great. Like to thank Avril too she is a great receptionist.”

Family Client

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“Excellent knowledge of the law.”

Conveyancing Client

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“I can honestly say your service was outstanding. All the staff were friendly and professional and helped put my mind to rest at a very stressful time.”

Conveyancing Client

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“I think your service is very good.”

Conveyancing Client

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“The service by email and telephone could not have been bettered.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Neil & Robyn were extremely helpful.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Quinn Legal were very efficient and prompt.”

Conveyancing Client

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“We had an excellent experience! The whole process was far superior to what we experienced in England.”

Conveyancing Client

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“I was always met with understanding, a high level of professionalism and ultimately a resolution that was beneficial for all parties that were involved.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Thank you again for your all help, Jim and John.”

Criminal Client

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“Perfect, thank you very much for all your help throughout the process Kate. Made it so much easier for me. Thanks for your patience with all my questions.”

Conveyancing Client

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“I am extremely grateful for your advice and I appreciate your legal support to date.”

Family Client

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“Kate and Tracy, wow… thanks again for all your support, assistance and efficiency with our recent property sale. It was a great relief to know our sale was in safe hands at Quinn Legal.”

Steve Cobb Conveyancing Client

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“I was impressed by your responsiveness in our previous correspondence.”

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“Thanks again and big thanks to Leanne too – she’s been very helpful in this process.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Claire, I feel yesterday was a good result thank you.”

Family Client

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“Neil, once again thank you for everything you have done for me this summer regarding the purchase of my new property and sale of my old property.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Kate, thanks so much. What a triumph! Well done, you star!”

Conveyancing Client

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“Thank you so much for your prompt replies and great customer service.”

New Client

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“Appreciate your prompt response and first class presentation, Kate.”

Conveyancing Client

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“As far as we are concerned our experience could not have been bettered so no improvement required!”

Conveyancing Client

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“Very positive experience from Neil, and then from Robyn who picked up the sale/purchase days before it was due to complete.”

Conveyancing Client

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“We could not fault the service we received, starting with the reception desk and followed by Cara Nelson dealing with our business. Cara was professional, swift in her responses, competent in her advice and a very personable lady to deal with.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Cara, we have been most pleasantly surprised at the difference in dealing with you as representative of a legal profession which for so long was stuck in what might be called Victorian values. The regular and immediate contact by email has been so refreshing and has made the process much easier and happening in real time.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Thank you for a wonderful customer experience!”

New Client

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“Leanne was extremely professional yet approachable and provided a high level of customer service. Explained next steps, including sending me an email within the timescale specified, for the process I need to go through. What a joy to receive this level of service. Thank you.”

New Client

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“Kathryn, thank you and Claire for being so good through this stressful time.”

Family Client

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“Steven, many thanks to you and Natalie for excellent work.”

Civil Litigation Client

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“Once again I appreciate all your help.”

Civil Litigation Client

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“Thankyou so much for all your work and time your first class, Claire. You put a big smile on a face today.”

Family Client

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“Kate and Tracy kept me sane and informed, so a big thanks to them both!”

Property Client

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“Olivia was extremely helpful breaking things down and interpreting jargon.”

Property Client

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“I was very happy with the customer service from start to finish and always received a quick response to any queries I had regarding my transaction. Would definitely recommend and will probably use your services again.”

Property Client

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“Lovely staff very helpful”

Property Client

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“You are the first advocate to actually explain something to me. Many thanks.”

Conveyancing Client

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“I have recommended your services to my colleague, Neil, particularly as you did such a fantastic job on my recent purchase.”

Property Client

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“Many thanks for the excellent work.”

Litigation Client

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“Easy flexible appointments, everything explained in simple terms.”

Corporate & Commercial Client

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“It was all so smooth & quick, amazing service.”

Property Client

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“We had no negative comments to make, we received a very professional service. All services were extremely professionally carried out and all staff very helpful and lovely to deal with.”

Wills & Probate Client

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“Neil made a very (very) rapidly moving house sale that was made painful because of the buyers, a quick and much easier process. He was a star.”

Property Client

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“This was my first dealing with your office, made to feel like a customer and not a number. Was very good, never had to wait and nothing was too much trouble.”

Property Client

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“Very good / very helpful”

Corporate & Commercial Client

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“I was impressed by your service both over the phone and in terms of getting your firms quote out to us.”

George

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“Thanks very much, everyone was so friendly and helpful.”

Jane

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“Was very good, never had to wait and nothing was too much trouble.”

Miss Williams

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“Neil made a very (very) rapidly moving house sale that was made painful because of the buyers, a quick and much easier process. He was a star.”

Emma

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“Lisa Gawne was so helpful during a difficult time. She saw me straight away and put my mind at rest. Cannot thank her enough.”

Wills & Probate Client

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“Extremely happy with the service which was done mostly by email as we are living in the UK. Any email queries we sent were dealt with quickly and efficiently.”

Conveyancing Client

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“Louise was so caring throughout my divorce. It’s the small things that make a difference and her support really helped me through a very hard time.”

Lauren

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“Steven, thank you, I am extremely grateful for all your work on this.”

Margaret

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“Claire, thanks so much for all the hard work and time you have put in to help me and my family out.”

Mr Charles

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“Thank you Leanne, and thanks for being so good with me on the phone. Your kindness was much appreciated.”

Beatrice

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“You have been recommended to me and I was really impressed with your helpfulness with this quote.”

Anna

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“Peter, thanks for coming along to our AGM and delivering such an informative session. We have had some great feedback from the attendees so it obviously went down well.”

Bryan O'Connor The Insurance Institute of the Isle of Man

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“Thank you for your help, you are all so friendly and it has been really nice dealing with you. Really great reception area.”

Mr Brayson

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“Thank you Leanne you are a star!”

Brendon

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“Thanks again for everything. I cannot say how pleased I am with the excellent service over the last 3 months. Pleasure to deal with you Kate.”

Mark

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“Kate and Tracy, you are both exceptional!”

Carl

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“Nothing was too much trouble, the communication was excellent, and they met every one of our demands with professionalism and integrity throughout. I cannot emphasise how delighted we have been throughout the whole process.”

Gordon

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“There is nothing I would or could say on this point – we were delighted with all aspects of the service we received.”

Anna & Billy

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“Excellent service and I will recommend Neil to anyone who is buying a property.”

Tanya

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“Excellent service. Neil was very efficient and made a potentially stressful process run smoothly.”

Mr & Mrs Wilson

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“I think that the relaxed but formal approach to clients works for me.”

Dean

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“Very professional. Very detailed. Very good!”

Jim

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“The service was good and fee was what I was quoted.”

Fearne

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“Thank you for all your help and support with the purchase, Ruth.”

David

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“Thanks for this Kate, and for your determination in seeing it through. I know it wasn’t the easiest job.”

Liam

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“I appreciated the honest and commercial approach which delivered the best result possible. Thanks Ashley.”

Benjamin

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“Many thanks, Leanne for sending this through to me so quickly.”

Sarah

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“I appreciate your swift assistance regarding this matter.”

Maddie

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“Thank you for your prompt quote Leanne.”

Valerie

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“Thanks for the quick responses, it was really appreciated.”

Michael

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“Peter was very helpful and gave me all the information I needed.”

Anna

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“Your quote was very concise and easy to understand, and the customer service you gave was excellent!”

Lorraine

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“Thank you so much for your incredibly hard work, Steven.”

Victoria

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“You are a gem, Leanne, thanks a million for your kind assistance.”

Tara

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“I used Neil for my house purchase 2 years ago and would recommend you.”

Aaron

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“Louise’s decision making and advice was excellent. I would recommend her to anyone.”

Laura

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“I would like to take the opportunity to compliment the property team on the professional way in which they handled the sale.”

Paul

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“The receptionist and waiting area is very welcoming, not what I was expecting from a law firm!”

Trevor

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“As always reliable.”

Timothy

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“Leanne has been fantastic, extremely prompt in providing me with the information I required in order to sign up.”

Hazel

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“Thanks for all your work and assistance, Ashley.”

Samuel

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“Kate- very pleased with all your efforts kindness nothing too much trouble.”

Paul

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“Having bought and sold a number of properties over the years, this was – by a long way – the best experience that I have had. Quick response times to my queries were particularly appreciated, as was the approachable members of the team. More of the same rather than an improvement. Neil and Robyn worked excellently as a team, with one picking up if the other was busy but in such a way that it was seamless. Big thank you.”

Christopher

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“I cannot fault Quinn Legal whatsoever. Service provided was excellent. Thank you.”

Marianne

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“Really friendly staff and they seem to be on top of their game. I would absolutely recommend this company.”

John

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“Thank you for helping us with a stressful house move, Neil.”

Mr & Mrs Pritchard

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“Peter is an excellent person to work with; quick, patient, good knowledge and efficient. I’ve only ever heard good things spoken of Quinn Legal on a whole.”

Ricky

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“I was well looked after by Andrew and found the staff friendly and helpful. There was never any problem contacting someone at Quinn Legal.”

George

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“Peter was very customer orientated, reliable and efficient. We would use you again without hesitation.”

Mr & Mrs Buchan

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“You were so helpful and caring, thank you for your help, Leanne.”

Kelly

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“Steve, thank you for your assistance and support in our legal case.”

Adele

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“We are forever grateful for your sterling work, Steven.”

Gary

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“Many thanks for your help and patience on this matter, Kate, your kindness is very much appreciated.”

Jane

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“John, we wanted to wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New year and a big thank for all your help.”

Sara & Justin

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I recently had the good fortune to engage Quinn Legal to handle the legal aspects of buying and selling a house. Our house move was not without it’s complications and it is testament to their dedication and professionalism that the whole process was completed within challenging timescales and without significant stress or trauma. We particularly appreciated when Ruth spent considerable time explaining the complexities of our case and key terms and conditions of the contracts we were about to sign. From start to finish Quinn Legal maintained a high level of communication with me, providing regular updates of progress and always being available to talk things through when I rang.  At no time did our conversations appear hurried and although I know this was far from the case, I was often left with the perception that I was her only client. I was strongly recommended to approach Quinn Legal and they did not disappoint. Their fees for conveyancing were competitive and I would not hesitate to pass on that recommendation to anyone moving house.

Mike Stanton Head of Business Development, Celton Manx

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“Once again, thank you so much Neil and Robyn for all of your help – I really appreciate it!”

Anya

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“Kate, thank you so much for getting all this sorted for us, so quickly we really do appreciate it. Once again thanks for your efficiency in this matter, you have eased our stress a lot.”

Leanne & Gary

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“Thank you so much and so happy to have enlightened women representing me.”

Cara

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“Claire, I just want to say thank you so so much for all your help and care you gave me over the year. I wish you a very happy Christmas and hope the New Year brings you joy and happiness.”

Hanna

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“Louise and Lee-Ann, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for enabling the matter to be finally resolved.”

Martin

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“Thank you Peter. You have been a wonderful help (and inspiration too).”

Shelly

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“Thank you all for your work on the sale of our property, and thanks so much for the ongoing communication over the past few months. It was difficult not being able to get back to the Isle of Man for the sale and being so far away during this process. We appreciate all you did to keep us up to date!”

Tony & Jane

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“Just wanted to say thank you to you, Neil, and to Robyn, for looking after us and ensuring the sale was pretty straight forward.”

Jim

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“Thank you for all your attention and hard work, Steven.”

Matthew

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“Thanks again, Robyn, I was very happy with your services from beginning to end. It’s a joy to deal with people who are both pleasant and efficient.”

Timothy

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“Claire, may I sincerely thank you for bringing an end to a long and weary road! Spot on.”

David

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“Neil, really appreciate your help and at such short notice as well. Have been singing your praises for months now to all and sundry. The services your team offer are second to none.”

Leanne

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“Kate – Just wanted to say thanks again for sorting out our conveyancing AND for pulling out all the stops to get the sale and purchase on the same day.”

Nathan

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“Thanks so much Kate for your kindness, professionalism, compassion and speed in getting this resolved today in what are challenging circumstances. We are both extremely grateful to you, Tracy and Claire.”

Grace & Simon

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“Thank you so much for all your efforts over the past two years, Claire. I wish you all the luck in your career.”

Carol

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“Many thanks for your sterling efforts, Steven.”

David

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“I would just like to say a big thank you, Ruth, for all your efforts in getting the house purchase completed for last Friday!”

Sam

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“We have known and dealt with James and his team for many years, during which time they have provided excellent service in many areas. I can confidently recommend Quinn Legal as solid, reliable, and experts in their field.”

Matt

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“We used Quinn Legal for our conveyancing matter and what can I say, ‘First class service from start to finish’. Their communication was excellent and we were kept up to date every step of the way. Thank you very much for your professional service, we would recommend you to anyone.”

Lynn

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“Thanks for all your help, it’s been very much appreciated. I sing Quinn Legal’s praises to everyone I have spoken to and will certainly choose you if I need anything in the future.”

Nat

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“I’d like to say how much I’ve appreciated your help, advice and support during the past few months.”

Wendy

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“Thanks Quinn Legal, you’ve been fantastic.”

Lisa

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“Thank you for your time and input. But most of all, I really appreciated your genuine concern in asking how I was doing throughout the course of my case.”

Guy

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“Many thanks for all of the advice and the efficient manner with which Quinn Legal have dealt with my matter.”

Rosalind

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“I would like to thank Quinn Legal sincerely for all the help and support during my court case.”

Sinead

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“Quinn Legal was recommended to myself when I was purchasing my first property. I found Neil to be extremely helpful, they guided me through each stage of the process, making the purchase as stress free as possible. A great service at reasonable cost.”

Caitriona Dooley

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“I was so impressed with Quinn Legal’s attitude towards dealing with my business matter. It was carried out in an exemplary way. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services in the future.”

Peter

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