M&A + Securities Law

M&A Attorney.
Buy-Side, Sell-Side, and Securities Transactions.

Alex Lubyansky leads every engagement. LOI through closing. All 50 states.

Tell Us About Your Deal Call: (248) 266-2790
What to Expect
Focus
M&A and securities
Deal sizes
$300K to $25M+
Coverage
All 50 states
Pricing
Scoped before engagement

Send us the LOI or purchase agreement. We will review it and get back to you.

01 / Scope

M&A Legal Services We Handle

Every stage of the deal, from first offer through post-closing.

Letter of Intent (LOI)

Drafting, review, and negotiation. Exclusivity, due diligence scope, purchase price structure, and the terms that set your position for the rest of the deal.

  • LOI Drafting & Review
  • Exclusivity & Timeline Terms
  • Purchase Price Structure
  • Due Diligence Scope Definition
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Buying a Business

Offer through closing. APA/SPA drafting, deal structuring, third-party consents, SBA and conventional financing coordination.

  • Purchase Agreement (APA/SPA)
  • Asset vs. Stock Structuring
  • Financing Coordination
  • Closing & Post-Closing
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Selling a Business

Rep & warranty negotiation, escrow and earnout structuring, working-capital adjustments, indemnification caps.

  • Rep & Warranty Negotiation
  • Escrow & Earnout Structuring
  • Working-Capital Adjustments
  • Indemnification Caps
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Due Diligence

Contract review, liability analysis, regulatory compliance, IP, employment. Findings summarized with deal-term implications.

  • Contract & Agreement Review
  • Liability & Risk Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Diligence Summary Reports
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Post-Closing

Earnout disputes, working-capital true-ups, indemnification claims, escrow releases.

  • Working-Capital True-Ups
  • Escrow Release Negotiation
  • Earnout Dispute Resolution
  • Indemnification Claims
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Securities & Compliance

Form D private placements, Regulation D filings, Rule 701 exemptions, blue sky compliance, Form 211 applications, reverse mergers, and OTCQB listings.

  • Form D & Regulation D
  • Blue Sky & Rule 701
  • Reverse Mergers & OTCQB
  • Public Company Compliance
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Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner at Acquisition Stars
Managing Partner
Alex Lubyansky
15+ years in M&A and securities. Admitted in Michigan. Practicing nationwide.
02 / Who Leads Your Deal

Senior Counsel on Every M&A Engagement

Most M&A practices route the work to junior associates and bring partners in for the closing call. We do the opposite. Alex handles the LOI, the diligence, the purchase agreement, and the closing. The person you hire is the person doing the work.

a.

Alex on every deal

No handoff to junior counsel. The attorney you speak with on the first call drafts your documents and runs your closing.

b.

M&A transactions only

Not general business law. Not litigation. Indemnification caps, earn-out triggers, and working-capital adjustments are the work, every day.

c.

Scope in writing

You receive a written scope of work and pricing before any engagement begins. No open-ended billing.

03 / What You Get

Why Work With an M&A Attorney at Acquisition Stars

a.

15+ years in M&A. Nothing else.

SBA acquisitions to PE platform deals. Franchise purchases to securities filings.

b.

Every term reviewed.

Indemnification caps, earn-out triggers, working-capital targets, escrow holdbacks. No surprises at closing.

c.

Scope and pricing defined upfront.

In writing, before engagement begins.

Engagement

Have a deal in progress?

Tell us the deal type, approximate size, and where you are in the process.

Tell Us About Your Deal

M&A Advisors: Partner program →

04 / Coverage

Nationwide M&A Representation

Most of our work happens over phone, email, and video. Geography is not a constraint.

Office
Acquisition Stars
26203 Novi Road, Suite 200
Novi, MI 48375
Direct line
(248) 266-2790
Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Email
consult@acquisitionstars.com
Response within one business day

M&A and Securities Practice Areas

Alex Lubyansky handles the full range of M&A and securities matters. Each practice area links to a dedicated page with geographic coverage, state-specific legal context, and transaction guidance.

M&A Attorney Business Acquisition Lawyer Business Sale Attorney LOI Attorney Due Diligence Attorney Purchase Agreement Attorney Business Exit Attorney Sell My Business Lawyer Going Public Attorney Reverse Merger Attorney Securities Lawyer Healthcare Acquisition Attorney Franchise Acquisition Lawyer SPAC Attorney

M&A Attorney FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our M&A legal services

What does an M&A attorney do?
An M&A attorney handles the legal work of buying or selling a business. That includes drafting and negotiating the letter of intent, preparing the purchase agreement, leading legal due diligence, structuring the transaction (asset vs. stock, earn-outs, escrow, indemnification), coordinating with lenders and accountants, and closing the deal. At Acquisition Stars, Alex Lubyansky leads every engagement from LOI through post-closing matters.
How much do M&A attorneys charge?
M&A attorney fees depend on transaction type, deal size, and complexity. Most buy-side and sell-side engagements for businesses under $25M run on hourly billing or a defined scope. At Acquisition Stars, scope and pricing are defined in writing before any work begins. You know what you are paying for before we start. No open-ended billing.
Do I need an M&A attorney for a small business acquisition?
Yes. Even on smaller acquisitions ($300K to $5M), the purchase agreement determines what you actually buy, what liabilities follow you, and what happens if the financials turn out to be different than represented. A general business attorney rarely encounters indemnification caps, working-capital adjustments, or earn-out triggers daily. An M&A attorney does. The cost difference is usually small. The risk difference is not.
What types of deals do you handle?
Buy-side acquisitions, sell-side exits, SBA-financed purchases, PE add-on acquisitions, franchise acquisitions, and securities transactions including Form D filings, blue sky compliance, and reverse mergers. Deal sizes typically range from $300K to $25M+. If your transaction involves a letter of intent, purchase agreement, or SEC filing, we handle it.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the transaction type, deal size, and complexity. We define scope and pricing in writing before any work begins. You know what you are paying for before we start. No open-ended billing.
How long does a business acquisition or sale take?
Most transactions close 60 to 120 days after the letter of intent is signed. Timeline depends on deal complexity, diligence findings, financing conditions, and how prepared both sides are. We set realistic expectations on the first call.
What does the engagement process look like?
You tell us about your deal. We review the details and determine fit. If we can help, you receive a written scope of work and pricing. Once engaged, we handle every legal stage of your transaction from LOI through closing and post-closing matters.
Do I need an M&A attorney or can my business lawyer handle this?
M&A transactions have specialized terms that general business attorneys rarely encounter: indemnification caps, earn-out triggers, working-capital adjustments, rep and warranty survival periods, escrow holdback provisions. Each of these directly affects what you pay or what you keep. Experienced M&A counsel knows which terms to negotiate and what they cost you.

Need guidance specific to your transaction?

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05 / Get In Touch

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