Clear agreements, a worry-free transfer.

Lauren PolsAntwerp, Belgium

Imagine: after years of hard work, you decide to transfer the client portfolio you have built up. This choice can be made for various reasons: perhaps you want to take your business in a different direction, or perhaps it is finally time to enjoy more of your holiday home in France.

You go in search of a suitable buyer for your valuable client portfolio, and you soon find one. You put the key agreements in writing: what is the price, when must payment be made, and so on.

It seems as though you have struck a golden deal. But immediately after the transfer, disputes arise: what exactly was transferred? Did it only involve the client contacts, or also all contracts linked to the client portfolio? Such disputes can quickly turn your golden deal into a nightmare.

To avoid this, it is crucial to make clear agreements, so that small ambiguities cannot grow into major problems.

At Adverit Legal, we support our clients in preventing such situations. We ensure clear agreements that protect your interests and avoid misunderstandings, so that you are left with a good feeling about the transfer of your client portfolio.

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