Case Studies

KEW Legal® reviewed the company’s structure, existing agreements, and day-to-day operations. The firm updated the company’s contracts, clarified ownership and management responsibilities, and created more consistent procedures for employees, vendors, and clients. This gave the owner a stronger legal foundation and a clearer framework for making future business decisions.

KEW Legal® represented the developer as borrower, working with the lenders and their administrative agent to bring the transaction to a close. The $412 million refinancing closed in August 2022.

KEW Legal® began serving as outside general counsel and became a consistent legal resource for the company’s leadership team. The firm reviewed agreements, advised on business risks, helped standardize internal processes, and provided guidance as new issues arose. This allowed the company to address legal concerns more proactively without the expense of hiring a full-time internal legal department.

KEW Legal® first reinstated the company and updated its corporate records so ownership could be confirmed from the filings. With the entity active again, the firm verified the ownership structure with the parties, then drafted the operating agreement and the membership interest purchase agreement, covering deal structure and purchase price. KEW Legal® prepared the assignment of interest, obtained a certificate of good standing, confirmed wiring instructions, and filed the amendment reflecting the new ownership. The purchase closed in May 2026.

KEW Legal® reviewed the franchise disclosure document and agreement, explained the client’s financial and operational obligations, and identified provisions that could affect the client’s ability to operate or exit the business. The firm also discussed potential risks involving territory rights, personal guarantees, renewal terms, and required purchases. This allowed the client to evaluate the opportunity with a more complete understanding of the commitment involved.

KEW Legal® redlined the landlord’s lease and negotiated through several rounds with the landlord’s attorney, checking every returned draft against the last one so that no removed terms quietly reappeared. The firm worked with the landlord’s counsel and the client’s accountant to finalize the deposit, prepaid rent, and wire sequencing. After signing, KEW Legal® gave the client a plain-language summary of the lease’s key terms and ongoing obligations, and stayed involved through key handover and move-in.

KEW Legal® reviewed the proposed mark, discussed how the business was using it, and evaluated potential conflicts with existing registrations. The firm helped the client identify the appropriate trademark classes, prepared the application, and guided the client through the filing and review process. This gave the business a stronger legal basis for protecting its name as it expanded.

KEW Legal® guided the client through the $12 million corporate restructuring and buyout, which was completed in September 2023.

KEW Legal® reviewed the company’s operating documents, the parties’ prior agreements, and the financial records relevant to the dispute. The firm prepared the company’s response, identified weaknesses in the former partner’s claims, and pressed for an early resolution. The matter was resolved without disrupting the company’s operations, and the owners were able to refocus on running the business.