You built your business. We protect what you have built when it is time to sell. Our San Francisco business exit attorneys represent owners selling companies across Technology, Fintech, Biotech, providing strategic sell-side counsel that maximizes your value, protects your interests, and gets the deal across the finish line.
Our managing partner provides selective business exit & sell-side law counsel to clients in San Francisco and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in San Francisco and nationwide:
The Bay Area is ground zero for technology M&A, with the highest concentration of venture-backed startups and tech acquirers in the world. Deal activity centers on SaaS companies, fintech platforms, biotech firms, and AI/ML startups. Strategic acquisitions by large tech companies and PE-backed roll-ups of vertical SaaS businesses drive consistent deal flow in the $5M-$50M range.
San Francisco deal valuations run 20-40% higher than national averages due to competition from strategic acquirers and growth equity firms. Sellers benefit from multiple bidders, but buyers need sophisticated deal structures to compete without overpaying.
The Bay Area produces more venture-backed companies than any other market, creating a steady pipeline of acquisition targets as startups seek exits. Access to world-class engineering talent makes acquired companies easier to scale post-close.
California's non-compete prohibition, combined with strict employee classification rules (AB 5) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), require careful due diligence on employment practices and data handling during any acquisition.
Our extensive experience with Bay Area technology companies, from early-stage startups to public companies, makes us uniquely qualified to handle complex securities transactions in this market.
A structured, methodical approach to business exit & sell-side law
We assess your corporate records, contracts, and legal standing to identify issues that could reduce your sale price or delay closing, and help you fix them before going to market.
We work with you and your advisors to define your priorities, whether that is maximizing cash at close, minimizing post-closing risk, retaining key terms, or achieving a clean break.
We analyze incoming offers and negotiate letter of intent terms that set you up for a successful transaction, including purchase price structure, exclusivity, and closing conditions.
Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky personally negotiates the definitive purchase agreement, fighting for seller-favorable terms on reps and warranties, indemnification, escrow, and closing mechanics.
We manage the closing process, coordinate with all parties, and handle transition services agreements and non-compete terms so you can exit on your terms.
"Sellers who wait until they have a buyer to think about legal structure end up leaving money on the table. The time to prepare for a sale is 12 to 18 months before you expect to close. Everything from tax structure to contract cleanup affects what a buyer will pay."
Banned entirely. Limited exception for sale of a business.
Mergers and asset acquisitions require filings with the California Secretary of State. The California Franchise Tax Board requires tax clearance certificates for dissolving entities. Bulk sales transactions require Notice to Creditors filings. Foreign entities must qualify with the Secretary of State before doing business in California.
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 San Francisco clients
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Submit Transaction DetailsIn-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 guideOur managing partner provides selective business exit & sell-side 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