{"id":3266,"date":"2026-10-24T05:08:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T05:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/outside-general-counsel-for-buyers-due-diligence-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:40:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:40:28","slug":"outside-general-counsel-for-buyers-due-diligence-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/outside-general-counsel-for-buyers-due-diligence-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Outside General Counsel for Buyers Due Diligence Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3265\" alt=\"A general counsel reviews compliance documents at a desk surrounded by policy binders in a small manufacturing facility.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-10.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-10-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-10-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-10-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-10.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Acquisition | Miami-Dade County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Buying a Business in Miami? Review What You&#x27;re Buying Before You Close.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal reviews the contracts, leases, employment records, and ownership documents behind a business purchase, so you can see the risks before you sign.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">KEW Legal at a Glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">2<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, confidential and without obligation<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you need outside general counsel for buyers due diligence Miami, the legal review starts before you sign. An outside general counsel reviews the company you plan to buy and then stays on as its business lawyer. KEW Legal reviews these deals for buyers of Florida businesses in Miami-Dade and Broward County. Our offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. This page explains what gets reviewed, how the process works, and what you receive.<\/p>\n<h2>What Outside General Counsel Means for a Business Buyer<\/h2>\n<p>Outside general counsel is an ongoing business lawyer who handles a company&#8217;s legal matters without an in-house legal department.<\/p>\n<p>Many business owners don&#8217;t employ a lawyer full time. They call an outside lawyer when a contract, a lease, or an employee problem comes up. A buyer can use that same role before the purchase closes.<\/p>\n<p>Why not rely on the seller&#8217;s documents alone? The seller chooses what to share and how to describe it. A seller&#8217;s binder is a starting point. It is not an independent check against the terms you are about to sign.<\/p>\n<p>This fits buyers of operating businesses in Miami-Dade and Broward County. It also fits buyers purchasing from a seller who lives abroad or who has stepped away from the day-to-day running of the company.<\/p>\n<p>The work touches five of our practice areas: business acquisition and sale, business contracts and vendor disputes, commercial leases, employment law for employers, and partnership matters. Each one ties to a specific risk in the deal.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are weighing a Miami-Dade purchase with a lease or vendor contracts you have not reviewed, our team can talk through those documents with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-lawyer-in-a-suit-reviews-documents-at-a-desk-in-a-bright-o-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer in a professional office reviews documents during a due diligence review.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Due Diligence Review Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Due diligence is the review of a company&#8217;s contracts, leases, employees, ownership records, and pending disputes before you buy it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Customer, vendor, and supplier contracts:<\/strong> assignment clauses, termination rights, exclusivity, deposits, and terms that change when ownership changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial leases:<\/strong> the remaining term, renewal options, whether the lease can move to you without landlord consent, and any personal liability the owner carries. If a tenant falls behind, Florida law lets a landlord recover possession of commercial space only through a court action, a surrender, or abandonment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.05.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.05<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employees:<\/strong> written agreements, how workers are classified, wage and final-paycheck practices, and any pending claims. A handbook is usually not a contract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ownership records:<\/strong> the operating agreement or bylaws, the member or shareholder list, and transfer limits. A share transfer restriction is enforceable against the holder or a transferee when it is authorized by statute and its existence is noted conspicuously on the front or back of the certificate or in the information statement; unless so noted, it is not enforceable against a person without knowledge of the restriction (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.0627.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.0627<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real estate and disputes:<\/strong> property in the deal, reviewed for lease and use issues, plus any vendor, partner, or landlord disagreement and what it could cost you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The review follows your deal structure. A membership interest, a share purchase, and an asset purchase each put different records in front of you.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Engagement Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>You start with a first consultation. Then the review moves through a document request, a written summary, and closing support.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> We review the deal, the seller, and the documents that exist. You can start through our <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document request.<\/strong> We send the seller or broker a list organized by category: contracts, leases, employees, ownership, and disputes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> We read the documents against your deal structure. We send questions back on gaps and inconsistencies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written summary.<\/strong> Findings are ranked by risk, with recommended next steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purchase agreement support.<\/strong> We help with representations, indemnities, and closing conditions tied to the findings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing and transition.<\/strong> We coordinate closing and the transfer of contracts, leases, and employee records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How long this takes depends on the size of the business, the number of documents, and how quickly the seller responds.<\/p>\n<h2>Issues Buyers Often Find and How They Are Handled<\/h2>\n<p>Common findings include leases that can&#8217;t move to you, contracts you inherit, and ownership paperwork that was never finished.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leases<\/strong> that need landlord consent to assign, or that expire soon after closing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vendor contracts<\/strong> with deposits, automatic renewals, or early-termination fees the buyer inherits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee gaps,<\/strong> such as missing agreements or unclear overtime and final-pay practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ownership gaps,<\/strong> such as an unsigned operating agreement or a partner who has not approved the sale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seller non-competes.<\/strong> A court will not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is in a writing signed by the person it binds (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a> reads: &#8220;In any action concerning enforcement of a restrictive covenant: (a) A court shall not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is set forth in a writing signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unpaid seller state tax.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a> does not address a buyer&#8217;s liability for a seller&#8217;s unpaid state tax. It covers enforcing contracts that restrict or prohibit competition, as long as they are reasonable in time, area, and line of business. One way a transferee avoids that liability is if the transferor provides the transferee a receipt or certificate of compliance from the department showing that the transferor has not received a notice of audit, has filed all required tax returns, and has paid all tax arising from the operation of the business identified on the returns filed, and there were no insiders in common between the transferor and the transferee at the time of the transfer (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0200-0299\/0213\/Sections\/0213.758.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foreign sellers of U.S. property.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/1445\">26 U.S.C. 1445<\/a>, unless an exemption applies, the transferee must deduct and withhold 15 percent of the amount realized when a foreign person disposes of a United States real property interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Findings can lead to a lower price, changed terms, seller fixes before closing, or a decision not to proceed. We report what the documents show. We do not promise how any negotiation will end.<\/p>\n<h2>Staying On as Outside General Counsel After Closing<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, the same lawyer can keep handling your company&#8217;s legal matters after the purchase closes.<\/p>\n<p>After closing, that work usually covers contract management, lease administration, vendor disputes, and employment questions as they arise. A lawyer who reviewed the deal already knows the company&#8217;s documents. That saves time when a new question comes up.<\/p>\n<p>If you bring in co-owners or investors, partnership matters become part of the job.<\/p>\n<p>The arrangement can be set up matter by matter or as ongoing outside counsel. The terms are confirmed in writing.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Buyers Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm that focuses on business matters. It offers outside general counsel for buyers due diligence Miami deals need, with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawyers:<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our lawyers include Kristina E. Wilson and Natalie Martinez, who handle business matters across the practice areas above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continuity:<\/strong> the same lawyer can carry the review through closing and into contract and lease administration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deal-structure focus:<\/strong> the review is organized around membership interests, corporate shares, or asset purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One engagement:<\/strong> contracts, leases, employees, ownership, disputes, and real estate in the deal are covered together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain-language findings:<\/strong> written summaries that you and your own financial advisors can act on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service area:<\/strong> buyers in Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell, Doral, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Broward County.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-lawyer-reviews-legal-documents-with-clients-at-a-conferenc-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer reviews legal documents with clients across a desk in a bright office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need outside general counsel for buyers due diligence Miami if the seller gives me the documents?<\/summary><p>Yes, seller files still need an independent review against your deal terms. Sellers choose what to share, so gaps can go unseen without one.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the same lawyer keep working for me after closing?<\/summary><p>Yes. The relationship can continue after closing, and its terms are set in writing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the first consultation cost?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can due diligence end a deal?<\/summary><p>Yes. Findings can lead to renegotiation, seller fixes, or a decision not to proceed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I start?<\/summary><p>If you&#8217;re weighing a Miami-Dade purchase with a lease, vendor contracts, or staff records you haven&#8217;t reviewed, call 305-990-2300 or send us a message through our <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Our Buyer Due Diligence Review Covers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts and Vendor Agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review customer, supplier, and vendor contracts for assignment clauses, termination rights, and obligations that may carry over to you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial Leases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine lease terms, renewal provisions, and any default history to confirm the premises will support the business after closing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at employee agreements, contractor classifications, and pending employment issues that could affect the business you are buying.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ownership and Partnership Terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We confirm who owns what, review existing partner agreements, and identify any consent or approval requirements before the sale.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Don&#x27;t Rely on the Seller&#x27;s Summary Alone<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sellers choose which documents to share. An independent review against your deal terms is how gaps are found before closing, not after.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Questions Our Due Diligence Review Helps You Answer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What am I really buying?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clear picture of the assets, debts, contracts, and obligations that transfer with the business.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the lease and key contracts carry over?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We check whether the agreements you depend on can be assigned to you and on what conditions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there hidden employment or partner issues?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We identify disputes, unpaid obligations, or ownership questions that could surface after the sale.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" 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