Legal Mistakes that Kill Acquisitions with Fareed Kaisani

In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Fareed Kaisani of MW Law to discuss the legal side of buying businesses and the costly mistakes that can derail acquisitions. Fareed shares insights from working on lower middle market deals ranging from SBA-funded acquisitions to private equity rollups, including why buyers should engage counsel early, how working capital disputes kill deals, and why trying to save money on legal or QoE support can backfire. In this podcast episode, we discuss: • Why buyers should engage experienced M&A counsel before signing an LOI • How working capital, holdbacks, escrows, and seller notes impact transactions • The legal and financial mistakes that commonly blow up deals before closing • Why AI-generated LOIs and “cheap” legal advice can create major problems for buyers Guest Contact Info: • LinkedIn:   / fareed-kaisani   • Email: [email protected] Additional Resources: • Thinking about buying a business? Connect with the Equity Launchpad team to learn more about acquisition entrepreneurship and upcoming opportunities. • Contact Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa: [email protected] • Explore more: https://www.equity-launchpad.com Chapters: 00:00 – Why legal counsel matters in M&A deals 03:12 – When buyers should engage counsel and structure LOIs 08:24 – Why skipping QoE and legal support is dangerous 13:39 – Working capital, true-ups, and common deal killers 23:06 – Holdbacks, escrows, and protecting buyers after closing 27:25 – The risks of AI-generated LOIs and legal documents 29:20 – Rocket Round About The M&A Launchpad: The M&A Launchpad provides insights into acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Launchpad presents a series of weekly podcast episodes and hosts an annual M&A Launchpad Conference tailored to the M&A community. Connect with M&A Launchpad: 🎧 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MUd... 🎧 Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎟️ Attend Upcoming M&A Launchpad Conference: http://malaunchpad.com/