Sell-side M&A for Florida business owners

Selling your company, from LOI to closing

Brandes Law Group represents owners selling privately held businesses, from letter of intent through closing, on a flat fee quoted up front. We negotiate the letter of intent, manage legal due diligence, negotiate the purchase agreement and closing documents, and work alongside your broker and CPA until the deal closes.

  • Typically $25K to $60K, flat fee
  • LOI review from $3,500
  • Asset, stock & membership interest sales
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Who is this for?

Founders and owners selling a company to a strategic buyer, a private equity sponsor, an independent sponsor, or an individual buyer, with or without a business broker or M&A advisor running the process.

What does the engagement cover?

  1. Preparation. Review of corporate records, contracts, and leases before buyers look.
  2. Letter of intent. Negotiation of price structure, exclusivity, and key terms.
  3. Due diligence. Organizing responses to the buyer's requests and resolving issues as they come up.
  4. Purchase agreement. Negotiating the asset or stock purchase agreement and preparing disclosure schedules.
  5. Ancillary agreements. Employment, consulting, transition services, lease, and non-compete agreements.
  6. Closing. Signature pages, funds flow, debt payoffs, and the closing checklist.
  7. Post-closing. Working capital true-up, escrow release, and earnout tracking.

Which deal terms does the firm negotiate for sellers?

  • Purchase price structure and working capital adjustments
  • Earnouts
  • Escrows and holdbacks
  • Representations, warranties, and indemnification
  • Seller notes
  • Rollover equity
  • Non-compete and transition arrangements

Does the firm handle both asset sales and stock sales?

Yes. Brandes Law Group handles asset sales, stock sales, and membership interest sales, and coordinates with your CPA or tax advisor on structure.

When should I call?

Most sellers call when a letter of intent is in hand or close. Calling earlier, before going to market, leaves time to clean up records and contracts before diligence starts. Our free Seller's Legal Checklist lists the 15 items to have in order before you sign.

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

Sell-side representation from LOI to closing typically runs $25,000 to $60,000. LOI review alone starts at $3,500. Every sale 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, structure, 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.