Buying a business is one of the highest-stakes decisions you will make. Our Memphis business acquisition lawyers bring 15+ years of transaction experience and personal Managing Partner involvement to every deal, guiding buyers through acquisitions across Logistics, Healthcare, Manufacturing with the strategic precision and speed your timeline demands.
Our managing partner provides selective business acquisition law counsel to clients in Memphis and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Memphis and nationwide:
Memphis's M&A market is defined by its status as America's logistics capital, home to FedEx's global hub and one of the nation's busiest cargo airports and inland ports. This logistics infrastructure has spawned hundreds of warehousing, freight brokerage, and third-party logistics companies in the $2M-$30M range that are prime acquisition targets. Beyond logistics, Memphis drives deal activity in healthcare (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Le Bonheur), food and agriculture, and a growing music and entertainment services sector.
Memphis offers strong deal flow in logistics and distribution, with the FedEx ecosystem creating a continuous pipeline of founder-owned businesses reaching acquisition scale. Healthcare deals are competitive due to institutional buyer interest, but logistics and industrial businesses trade at reasonable multiples with predictable cash flows.
Memphis's logistics infrastructure is a moat: acquiring a distribution or freight business here means access to FedEx's global hub, four Class I railroads, and America's fourth-largest inland port, creating operational advantages that are nearly impossible to replicate. Tennessee's lack of state income tax on wages adds immediate bottom-line value to acquisitions.
Tennessee enforces non-compete agreements under a reasonableness analysis and recently enacted the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act requiring E-Verify compliance, which acquirers must factor into workforce due diligence; the state has no bulk sales act, but Tennessee's franchise and excise tax obligations transfer with going-concern business sales and require careful clearance.
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.
Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment by our managing partner.
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 Memphis clients
Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment by our managing partner
Submit Transaction DetailsOur managing partner provides selective business acquisition law counsel for transactions nationwide. Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment.
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
Selective M&A practice - Nationwide reach - Managing partner on every deal