Insolvency Coffee Break Briefing: Why use short business sale agreements?
In his latest Coffee Break Briefing, Insolvency expert Malcolm Niekirk looks at short business sale agreements.

Hannah Martin
Hannah is a Commercial Property Associate working in our growing Social Housing team. She works with housing association clients and acts for landlords and tenants, buying and selling commercial property.
Hannah is an Associate in the Commercial Property team, advising clients on a broad range of property matters. Her experience includes acquisitions and disposals, development land transactions, secured lending, landlord and tenant matters, and title restructuring projects. Hannah also has experience acting of social housing transactions having been involved in the development of the firm’s Social Housing department. She is known for her practical, commercially focused approached and commitment to delivering efficient solutions for her clients.
Hannah’s expertise has also been recognised by Legal 500, where she was included in the 2025/2026 edition of the independent legal directory.
When she's not advising clients, Hannah enjoys reading, crochet, and spending time with family and friends. She is a regular theatre-goer and enjoys caring for her guinea pigs, which provide plenty of entertainment outside of work.
Mr Baker - Commercial Property ClientThe service was courteous, prompt, efficient and effective, and was reasonably priced. We were very pleased with the service, and particularly with the work Hannah Martin did for us.
Ms Adamo - Commercial Property ClientI just want to say thank you for your professionalism and efficiency in conducting this sale.