Which professionals should handle a business transfer?
Accountant, lawyer, notary and M&A advisor: who to involve and when to secure a business transfer or sale in France.
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Which professionals should handle a business transfer?
Updated March 2026 - A successful business transfer depends on the right sequence of advisors as much as on the buyer.
See also business transfer guide 2026, post-sale planning and family business transfer.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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