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An experienced solicitor with local knowledge is invaluable when purchasing a hotel, guest house or bed & breakfast business.

Not only does the solicitor need to be a competent conveyancer, but they also need to have the necessary knowledge to deal with the legal aspects of the purchase of the business which involves complex issues such as VAT and apportionment of price to maximise fiscal advantages. We can also advise you on incorporation of your business and funding arrangements.

We are sufficiently expert in our field to ensure that any issues relating to employment or licensing matters are referred to the appropriate specialists within the firm.

If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact a member of the Hayton Winkley team or complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

The complexity and issues affecting the selling or buying of such a business depends upon whether it is a hotel, a guesthouse or a B&B. You may also need to consider issues such as employment and licensing.

Your local expert

Naomi Fell

Since joining the firm in 1986, Naomi Fell  has specialised in commercial work and has developed our commercial department to a considerable degree.

Peter Briggs

Peter Briggs is a leading local commercial lawyer with extensive experience of hotel/guest house sales  & purchases throughout the Lake District.

Kate Seymour

Kate joined Hayton Winkley in 2007. She is a specialist commercial property and conveyancing lawyer who qualified in 1999.

Amanda Marwood

Amanda joined Hayton Winkley in 2010 and has worked in South Cumbria and Lancashire since she qualified in 2006.  She is a specialist commercial and residential property lawyer and has acted on behalf of both buyers and sellers of hotels and guest houses in the locality.

Contact information

Peter Briggs

Peter Briggs - Solicitor

Telephone: 015394 46585
Naomi Fell

Naomi Fell - Solicitor

Telephone: 01539 720136
Kate Seymour

Kate Seymour - Solicitor

Telephone: 01539 720136
Amanda Marwood

Amanda Marwood - Solicitor

Telephone: 01539 720136

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