


Does a raise, M&A, restructure, or refinance, cost less if Unified Law has been involved for a while?
Yes! When we’ve served as your in-house legal department, we know your files, contracts, policies, procedures, and governance inside and out—because we helped build them. This means we can structure your transaction quickly, prepare dataroom materials with ease, and confidently assure you that your legal systems will withstand sophisticated investor scrutiny. If we’ve helped you implement these systems, the process is straightforward—and our fees are significantly lower. You benefit from our preparation, efficiency, and deep understanding of your business.
What if Unified Law has not been involved, but I really need to raise money fast?
If you’re facing a short runway—less than three months until your fundraising or sale closes—and haven’t had embedded in-house counsel, experienced outside legal support, or your documents/policies were drafted using AI or automated tools without legal oversight, pricing will be higher. This isn’t about penalties, it’s simply because more catch-up, diligence, and remediation work is required to help you get ready, protect your interests, and withstand investor or buyer scrutiny at a fast pace.
When should legal start preparing for an exit?
At least 18 months out. Too many companies treat exit prep like cramming for an exam—starting six months before diligence. By then, value has already leaked. Early legal involvement sets the foundation, enhances value, and accelerates closing when buyers show up.
What does the 18-month exit readiness timeline look like?
* 18–12 months: Foundation building. IP audits, contract standardization, litigation assessment, compliance cleanup. * 12–6 months: Value enhancement. Customer contracts optimized for transferability, employment agreements aligned, regulatory relationships strengthened, disputes strategically positioned. * 6–0 months: Exit acceleration. Data room pre-populated with clean docs, leadership prepped for buyer Q&A, warranties negotiated, parallel buyer processes managed.




