Elite Legal Counsel for SMB Acquirers
Business Highlights
- Location: US (nationwide; delivered remotely)
- Services Provided: end to end SMB acquisition support
- Price Range: $$$
Overview
When you’re buying or selling a business, you need a legal team that specializes in SMB transactions, not a generalist firm that treats your deal like just another contract. Barlow & Williams is a boutique M&A law firm built specifically for acquisition entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who need high-level legal expertise with transparent pricing.
Unlike traditional law firms, they move fast, focus on deal execution, and understand the nuances of SMB acquisitions—especially in SaaS, e-commerce, and other tech-driven sectors.
Why Work with Barlow & Williams?
Most law firms either lack M&A expertise or overcomplicate deals, making the process slower and more expensive than it needs to be. Barlow & Williams does it differently:
✅ Flat-fee pricing – Know your legal costs upfront with no hidden fees.
✅ M&A specialists – Experts in buy-side and sell-side small business transactions.
✅ Tech & digital business focus – Deep experience with SaaS, e-commerce, and online businesses and plenty of reps in traditional physical businesses too.
✅ Speed & efficiency – They know how to get deals done without unnecessary delays.
Who Should Work with Barlow & Williams?
If you’re:
✔️ A searcher or independent buyer acquiring your first business
✔️ An investor or roll-up operator managing multiple acquisitions
…then Barlow & Williams has the expertise you need.
What They Help With
🔹 Buy-Side M&A Services – Full legal support for due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation.
🔹 Contract & Compliance Review – Reviewing key agreements, liabilities, and risks before closing.
🔹 Deal Structuring & Financing – SBA loans, seller financing, and creative deal structures.
Why They’re Worth It
Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest financial moves you’ll make—don’t go in without the right legal team. Barlow & Williams is built for SMB buyers and sellers, offering top-tier legal expertise without the bureaucracy or inflated costs of traditional firms.
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Editor's note: I reached out to Barlow & Williams in late Summer 2024 as I had just pushed an LOI out the door and wanted to ensure I had Legal on the ready if we moved forward (spoiler: we didn't). Nonetheless, I learned that (A) they are very responsive - and it was Bill Barlow not some intern; and (B) there flat rate pricing is very reasonable.
Services Provided
Buy Side:
- Customized LOI and purchase agreement structuring and negotiation
- In-depth legal due diligence
- Strategic acquisition process support
Sell Side:
- Thorough LOI and purchase agreement review and negotiation
- Coordination with financial advisors
- Post-closing agreement support
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