Buying a business is one of the highest-stakes decisions you will make. Our Covington business acquisition lawyers bring 15+ years of transaction experience and personal Managing Partner involvement to every deal, guiding buyers through acquisitions across Healthcare, Finance, Professional Services with the strategic precision and speed your timeline demands.
Alex Lubyansky handles business acquisition law work for buyers and sellers in Covington and across the country. Here is what that looks like:
We work best with people who know what they want and are ready to move:
New Orleans' M&A market is shaped by its unique position as a major energy services hub, a global port city, and the cultural capital of the Gulf South. The region's oil and gas services sector, though cyclical, generates substantial deal activity in marine services, oilfield equipment, and environmental remediation. The city's $10B+ hospitality and tourism industry drives acquisitions in restaurant groups, event services, and hotel management, while healthcare consolidation has accelerated as systems like Ochsner Health expand through acquisition.
New Orleans deal flow is influenced by energy commodity cycles, with marine and oilfield services businesses becoming available at attractive valuations during downturns. The hospitality sector offers steady M&A opportunities, though buyers must account for tourism seasonality and hurricane-related business interruption risk in their models.
Louisiana's Industrial Tax Exemption Program and Opportunity Zone designations in the metro create meaningful tax incentives for certain acquisitions, and the port of New Orleans (among the top 15 U.S. ports by tonnage) provides a logistics advantage for import/export-oriented businesses. The region's unique cultural identity also creates defensible consumer brands with strong local loyalty.
Louisiana operates under a civil law legal system (derived from French law) rather than common law, which affects contract interpretation, corporate governance, and due diligence procedures in M&A transactions in ways that differ meaningfully from all other U.S. states; acquirers unfamiliar with Louisiana civil code should seek specialized local counsel.
A structured, methodical approach to business acquisition law
We review the target business, your acquisition goals, and the proposed deal terms to develop a strategic game plan tailored to your specific situation.
Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky leads a thorough investigation of the target's contracts, liabilities, intellectual property, and regulatory standing to surface risks before you commit.
We structure the transaction to optimize risk allocation and negotiate purchase agreements, employment agreements, and ancillary documents that protect your interests.
We manage the closing checklist, coordinate with lenders and third parties, and ensure every condition is satisfied so your deal closes on schedule.
After the deal closes, we assist with purchase price adjustments, earnout calculations, transition matters, and any post-closing disputes that arise.
"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
Share the basics and Alex will let you know if there is a fit.
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
Common questions from Covington clients
Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment by our managing partner
Submit Transaction DetailsEnforceable under strict statutory requirements. Must specify parishes by name.
Entity mergers and changes of control require filing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Bulk sales notifications must be filed per the Bulk Transfer Law. Louisiana law requires that foreign entities qualify before doing business in the state.
We don't take every matter. Here is what happens when you reach out.
Alex reviews your transaction details personally. No intake coordinators, no junior associates screening your submission.
We evaluate whether your deal aligns with our practice. Not every matter is a fit, and we will tell you directly if it is not.
If there is alignment, Alex schedules a direct call to discuss your transaction, timeline, and objectives.
Before any work begins, you receive a written engagement letter with defined scope, timeline, and fee structure. No surprises.
Use these before you call any firm, including ours.
At many firms, a partner sells the work and a junior associate does it. Ask for the name of the attorney who will draft and negotiate your documents.
Volume indicates current, active deal experience, not just credentials from years ago.
A $500K SBA acquisition and a $50M PE deal require different skill sets. Make sure the attorney has handled transactions similar to yours.
M&A transactions require a team. Your attorney should work with your other advisors, not in a silo.
Reps, warranties, and indemnification claims surface months after closing. Ask whether the firm handles post-closing litigation or refers it out.
Hourly, flat fee, or hybrid. Ask what factors increase legal costs so there are no surprises.
In-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction
Key considerations for sellers navigating the M&A process with legal representation.
Read guideA structured approach to legal, financial, and operational due diligence.
Read guideUnderstanding the binding and non-binding elements of each document.
Read guideCommon deal-killers and how experienced counsel helps prevent them.
Read guideWhat buyers should look for in a Franchise Disclosure Document.
Read guideUse these tools to prepare for your transaction. Professional analysis at your fingertips.
Alex Lubyansky handles every engagement personally. Tell us about your transaction and we will let you know if there is a fit.
Submit transaction details for review. We engage selectively with capitalized buyers and sellers.
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
One attorney on every deal. Nationwide. 15+ years of M&A experience.