It is important to maximise value on any transaction. Having a specialist team working with you allows you to collate all the information that is usually requested in a diligence process and prepare appropriate responses to prevent unnecessary discussions and potential price reductions.
If any share options are being exercised pre-transaction, or if any deferred consideration is likely to be paid, it will be important to ensure that the transaction steps are executed in the right order.
You should obtain tax advice in relation to your personal tax position to ensure that the structure of the sale does not lead to preventable tax issues.