Buy-side M&A for operators, searchers, and sponsors

Buying a business, including SBA-financed deals

Brandes Law Group represents buyers acquiring privately held businesses in Florida, including acquisitions financed with SBA loans. We negotiate the letter of intent, run legal due diligence, negotiate the purchase agreement, and coordinate closing with your lender and its counsel, on a flat fee quoted up front.

  • Typically $20K to $45K, flat fee
  • LOI review from $3,500
  • SBA-financed acquisitions
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Who is this for?

Owner-operators, first-time buyers, search fund buyers, and companies making add-on acquisitions. Independent sponsors and family offices: see sponsor deals.

What does the engagement cover?

  1. Letter of intent. Price, structure, exclusivity, and closing conditions.
  2. Legal due diligence. Review of the target's records and a written issue list.
  3. Purchase agreement. Drafting or negotiating the asset or stock purchase agreement and reviewing disclosure schedules.
  4. Ancillary agreements. Seller employment or consulting, transition services, non-compete, lease assignment, and seller note documents.
  5. Closing. Coordinating with the lender, funds flow, and the closing checklist.

What does legal due diligence review?

  • Entity records and ownership
  • Material customer and vendor contracts
  • Real estate and leases
  • Employees and contractors
  • Licenses and permits
  • Liens, litigation, and tax filings

Does the firm handle SBA-financed acquisitions?

Yes. Brandes Law Group represents the buyer, separately from the lender's closing counsel. That includes aligning the purchase agreement and any seller note with the lender's requirements, working through the lender's closing checklist, and keeping the deal timeline matched to underwriting.

Which deal terms does the firm negotiate for buyers?

  • Representations, warranties, and indemnification
  • Escrows and holdbacks
  • Working capital targets
  • Seller financing and earnouts
  • Non-compete and transition services from the seller

How much does a buy-side M&A lawyer cost?

Buy-side representation from LOI through closing typically runs $20,000 to $45,000, including SBA-financed deals. LOI review alone starts at $3,500. Every deal is quoted as a flat fee in a written scope memo after a free 30-minute call, so you know the cost before work begins. Price depends on deal size, lender involvement, and the number of parties.

Know the number before you commit. A free 30-minute call, then a written flat-fee quote.

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By Jonathan N. Brandes, Florida Bar No. 1024664. Last reviewed October 1, 2026. General information, not legal advice for your situation.