Due Diligence Attorney • Westlake Hills, Texas

Due Diligence Attorney in Westlake Hills

What you do not know about a target company can cost you everything. Our Westlake Hills due diligence attorneys conduct rigorous legal due diligence for business acquisitions across Technology, Finance, Healthcare, identifying hidden risks and liabilities so you can make informed decisions and negotiate from a position of strength.

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Selective M&A Practice
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Managing Partner on Every Deal

What We Do

Our managing partner provides selective acquisition due diligence law counsel to clients in Westlake Hills and nationwide, including:

  • Comprehensive legal due diligence for acquisitions
  • Contract review and assignment analysis
  • Litigation and regulatory exposure assessment
  • Intellectual property and proprietary rights evaluation
  • Employee and benefit plan compliance review
  • Real estate lease and environmental liability analysis
  • Corporate governance and organizational document review
  • Due diligence findings report with risk-ranked recommendations

Who We Serve

We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Westlake Hills and nationwide:

  • Buyers under LOI who need legal due diligence completed on a deadline
  • Private equity firms requiring institutional-quality diligence reports
  • Search fund operators conducting diligence on their first acquisition
  • Corporate development teams acquiring companies in regulated industries
  • Independent sponsors who need diligence to satisfy lender requirements
  • Family offices evaluating operating company investments

M&A Market: Westlake Hills & the Austin Metro

Austin has evolved from a mid-tier tech market into one of the nation's hottest M&A environments, fueled by the Tesla, Oracle, and Samsung presences and a thriving startup ecosystem. The city leads in SaaS, semiconductor, and clean energy acquisitions. Dell Technologies' headquarter presence creates a massive supplier and partner ecosystem of acquisition targets.

Top M&A Sectors Near Westlake Hills

  • SaaS & Software
  • Semiconductors
  • Clean Energy
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Consumer Products

Deal Environment

Austin's rapid growth has created intense competition for quality targets, with valuations rising faster than in other Texas metros. Many founders are younger and less experienced with exits, creating opportunities for buyers who can educate on deal process.

Why Acquire in the Austin Area

Austin's population has grown over 30% in a decade, and its concentration of engineering talent (UT Austin produces 10,000+ STEM graduates annually) makes it easier to scale acquired technology businesses.

Texas Legal Considerations

Texas's franchise (margin) tax applies to businesses with revenue exceeding $2.47 million and can create unexpected tax liability during ownership transitions - proper entity structuring during the acquisition is essential.

Our Process

A structured, methodical approach to acquisition due diligence law

1

Diligence Planning

We create a customized due diligence checklist and request list based on the target company's industry, size, and deal structure, then coordinate document collection with the seller.

2

Document Review & Analysis

Our team reviews every material contract, corporate record, litigation file, and regulatory filing in the data room, flagging risks that could affect valuation or deal terms.

3

Risk Identification

We identify and categorize risks by severity, including potential liabilities, contract issues, compliance gaps, and operational exposures that require attention before closing.

4

Findings Report & Recommendations

Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky delivers a clear, actionable findings report with risk-ranked issues and specific recommendations for how to address each one in the purchase agreement.

5

Deal Term Negotiation Support

We translate diligence findings into negotiation leverage, drafting specific representations, warranties, indemnities, and closing conditions that protect you from identified risks.

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"If you don't qualify aggressively on the front end, what a terrible waste of time. The other party might not have actual funding, they might not have actual backing, they might not have actual intent. They're just using the deal as a way to gain free market information."

Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner On the critical role of due diligence in protecting buyers

Texas Legal Considerations for Acquisition Due Diligence Law

Non-Compete Laws

Enforceable only if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. Mandatory reformation.

Filing Requirements

Entity mergers and conversions must be filed with the Texas Secretary of State. Franchise tax (margin tax) compliance is required. The Comptroller's office handles tax clearance certificates for asset purchases. Public Information Reports are required annually.

Key Texas Considerations

  • Texas has no corporate or personal income tax, making it one of the most favorable jurisdictions for structuring acquisitions, though the Franchise (Margin) Tax still applies as a gross-receipts-based tax
  • As a community property state, spousal consent is required for the sale of community property business interests, adding a required step in deal documentation
  • Texas's unique requirement that non-competes be "ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement" means buyers must carefully evaluate the enforceability of each non-compete in a target company's portfolio based on the underlying consideration

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Westlake Hills clients

What does a due diligence attorney do in an acquisition?
A due diligence attorney investigates the legal health of a target company before you close the deal. This includes reviewing contracts, litigation history, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employee matters, and corporate governance. At Acquisition Stars, we go beyond checklists to give you a clear, strategic picture of what you are actually buying.
How long does legal due diligence take?
Legal due diligence typically takes 3 to 6 weeks depending on the size and complexity of the target company. Acquisition Stars is structured for speed, and Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky personally oversees every diligence engagement to ensure we meet your deal timeline without sacrificing thoroughness.
What risks does due diligence uncover?
Common findings include undisclosed liabilities, contracts that do not survive a change of control, pending or threatened litigation, regulatory non-compliance, intellectual property ownership gaps, employee classification issues, and environmental exposures. Any of these can significantly affect valuation or kill a deal entirely.
What happens if due diligence uncovers problems?
Diligence findings give you negotiation leverage. Depending on the severity, you can negotiate a purchase price reduction, require the seller to fix the issue before closing, add specific indemnification protections to the purchase agreement, or walk away from the deal if the risks are too significant.
Why not just use my general business attorney for due diligence?
Acquisition due diligence requires specialized M&A experience. A general business attorney may not know which risks matter most in the context of a transaction or how to translate findings into protective deal terms. Acquisition Stars has 15+ years of exclusive M&A experience, which means we know exactly where to look and what to do with what we find.
What are the Texas tax considerations for transaction due diligence?
Texas has no corporate income tax and no personal income tax. The state imposes a Franchise (Margin) Tax on entities with total revenue exceeding $2.47 million (2024 threshold), at rates of 0.375% (retail/wholesale) or 0.75% (other). As a community property state, spousal consent is required for transfers of community property business assets. The no-income-tax environment significantly affects deal structuring.
What can I expect during an initial consultation in Westlake Hills?
During your confidential initial consultation in Westlake Hills, we'll discuss your acquisition due diligence law needs, review your current situation, assess potential challenges specific to Texas, and outline a clear path forward. We'll explain our process, answer your questions, and determine if we're the right fit for your needs.
Do you work with companies outside of Westlake Hills?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Westlake Hills. Our managing partner handles acquisition due diligence law matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.

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Guides and Resources

In-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction

Sell-Side M&A: When and Why You Need Counsel

Key considerations for sellers navigating the M&A process with legal representation.

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M&A Due Diligence Checklist

A structured approach to legal, financial, and operational due diligence.

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LOI vs Purchase Agreement: Key Differences

Understanding the binding and non-binding elements of each document.

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Why M&A Deals Fail

Common deal-killers and how experienced counsel helps prevent them.

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Franchise Acquisition: FDD Review Guide

What buyers should look for in a Franchise Disclosure Document.

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Acquisition Due Diligence Law Counsel in Westlake Hills

Our managing partner provides selective acquisition due diligence law counsel for transactions nationwide. Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment.

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Submit transaction details for review. We engage selectively with capitalized buyers and sellers.

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