This briefing addresses the employment law and personnel management issues that arise when businesses are bought and sold. These issues are of great concern not only to the employees but also to the management of both purchaser and vendor. This report will help you to understand the key practical and legal issues, achieve consensus and involvement at all levels, understand and implement TUPE regulations and identify the documentation that needs to be drafted or reviewed within the context of a merger, acquisition or disposal. Did you know, this report has CPD hours accredited to it! Thorogood legal reports are accredited by The Solicitors Regulation Authority (CPD reference DVQ/THPU) for continuing professional development as distance learning education. Don't miss out on this chance to collect your hours! NB: Solicitors may claim up to 75 percent (12 hours) of their annual CPD requirement by undertaking distance learning education.