Trademark vs brand name
Whether the brand is registered, and by whom.
Shopify & DTC acquisitions
Legal advice for buying a Shopify store
Make sure the store, brand, domain, customer list and supplier relationships all move to you cleanly and lawfully.
Discuss Your AcquisitionOverview
Buying a Shopify business the right way
Transferring store ownership in Shopify can take minutes. Transferring the business behind it takes much more: trademarks, domains, apps, subscriptions, email lists, supplier terms and social accounts.
We make sure the purchase agreement covers every one of those, and that diligence confirms the seller can actually transfer them.
Get Legal AdviceWhat It Covers
What we cover when you buy a Shopify store
The legal work behind a clean DTC acquisition.
Ownership transfer of the Shopify account, apps, themes and payment processors.
Buyer Checklist
Checks before buying a Shopify store
Licensed images and fonts
Content the seller does not own outright.
App and theme licences
Paid apps and custom code that may not transfer.
Chargebacks and refunds
Who bears refunds for orders placed before closing.
Influencer and agency contracts
Ongoing commitments and usage rights.
Dropshipping reliance
Supplier terms that could change after the sale.
Our Process
How we support Shopify buyers
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For small starter stores many buyers go without. Once you are paying a meaningful price for an established brand, legal review of ownership, contracts and the purchase agreement is strongly advisable.
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Buying a Shopify store?
Tell us about the business you plan to buy and where the deal stands. We will explain the legal support you need.