Who pays us

You do — the selling shareholder. We think you should know that up front and weigh what we tell you accordingly. It is also why we recommend you have your own solicitor review the documents, and why we say plainly when a licensed insolvency practitioner is the right person to speak to instead of us.

What is free

The initial assessment and any indicative terms. Nothing is payable and nothing is invoiced unless a transaction completes.

What we charge

A fixed fee, agreed and confirmed in writing before any documentation is prepared. It varies with the size and complexity of the creditor position. No percentage uplift, no success ladder, no charging by the hour.

You will know the number before you commit to anything. If any part of it is unclear, ask and we will put the answer in writing.

What is not included

Your own legal fees. We act as your intermediary, not your solicitor, and we will always tell you to get the share purchase agreement reviewed independently.

For comparison

A CVL typically costs from around £3,000 to £7,000 plus VAT, paid out of company assets or personally by a director where there are none. Cost on its own is not a good reason to pick one route over another — suitability is — but directors ask, so it is here.