mlplaw advises on the successful sale of an established sales and lettings estate agency
- Case Studies
- 23rd Jun 2025
Our Corporate team is pleased to have advised the shareholders of a well-established Manchester-based estate agency. The company was successfully sold to a North West branch of a national firm. The transaction came with challenges. The buyer sought to revisit and renegotiate key commercial terms on multiple occasions during the process. As the deal progressed, […]
By Max McGenity
mlplaw
Our Corporate team is pleased to have advised the shareholders of a well-established Manchester-based estate agency. The company was successfully sold to a North West branch of a national firm.
The transaction came with challenges. The buyer sought to revisit and renegotiate key commercial terms on multiple occasions during the process. As the deal progressed, our team worked closely with the sellers to provide pragmatic and strategic advice. This ensured their interests remained protected while also keeping the transaction on track.
Thanks to forward-looking mindsets, a perseverant approach and clear communication between us, our client, their accountants and the deal’s brokers, we helped our clients navigate these shifting demands and reach a positive final agreement.
The majority shareholder and outgoing Managing Director of the company stated:
“After a long career as a chartered surveyor and estate agent in Manchester, I made the decision to retire. I chose mlplaw as I had been advised of their experience in selling businesses. They were AMAZING! I can’t thank Stephen Attree and Max McGenity enough for their patience, support and help with what has been possibly the most stressful personal experience/ adventure of my life. They have been there for me every step of the way – what a fantastic team.”
We’re delighted to have helped our clients achieve a successful exit and wish them all the best in their next chapter!
About the expert

Stephen Attree
Managing Partner - Corporate, Commercial, IP and Disputes specialist
Stephen is the Owner of mlplaw and leads our Commercial, IP and Dispute Resolution teams which provide advice on all aspects of the law relating to mergers, acquisitions, financing, re-structuring, complex commercial contracts, standard trading terms, share options, shareholder and partnership agreements, commercial dispute resolution, joint venture and partnering arrangements, IT and Technology law, Intellectual Property, EU and competition law, Brexit and GDPR.
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