M&A Counsel for Founders & Investors Executing Meaningful Transactions
Alex Lubyansky personally leads every transaction with 15+ years of M&A sophistication, an AmLaw 100 background, and the direct attention of a boutique firm. No hourly surprises.
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We take on a limited number of active transactions to ensure managing-partner involvement on every deal. Provide your transaction details for assessment.
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What to Expect
Deal Review
We review your submission and assess whether the transaction aligns with our practice. Expect a response within 24 hours.
Introductory Call
We'll discuss the deal, confirm alignment, and outline next steps. If there's a fit, you'll receive a clear engagement proposal.
Engagement & Kickoff
You'll receive a defined scope of work and fee structure tailored to your transaction. Work begins upon signed engagement letter.
Why Choose Acquisition Stars?
Decades of Transaction Experience. Alex has personally led deals across manufacturing, healthcare, technology, SaaS, and service businesses. Every engagement is led by senior counsel from day one.
Cross-Border & Domestic Transactions. 15+ years closing deals in all 50 states and internationally. We know how to navigate multi-jurisdictional complexity without slowing your timeline.
Direct Partner Involvement. Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky is directly involved in every transaction. Your deal gets senior-level strategy and oversight from LOI through closing.
Lower Middle Market to Mid-Market. From focused acquisitions to complex multi-entity transactions. We work with deals where the stakes justify experienced counsel.
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What Does a Merger & Acquisition Lawyer Do?
LOI & Deal Structuring
Your M&A attorney reviews the Letter of Intent before you sign. We identify risk allocation issues, earnout problems, and terms that create exposure downstream. Most LOI reviews take 24-48 hours.
Due Diligence Review
We review contracts, leases, employee agreements, and IP assignments. For buyers, we surface hidden liabilities. For sellers, we prepare clean data rooms. Typical due diligence runs 2-4 weeks.
Purchase Agreement Drafting
The purchase agreement defines the entire deal: price adjustments, reps and warranties, indemnification caps, escrow terms. We draft and negotiate purchase agreements across stock sales, asset sales, and mergers with experienced M&A counsel leading every deal.
Closing & Post-Close
We manage the closing checklist: funds flow, officer certificates, third-party consents, and transition services. Post-close, we handle working capital adjustments and earnout disputes. Average closing takes 30-90 days from signed LOI.
Why Acquisition Stars?
Experienced M&A Counsel
AmLaw 100 background with the sophistication of a large firm, direct partner access, and rates that reflect a lean, focused practice.
Direct Partner Involvement
Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky is directly involved in every transaction from LOI through closing. Your deal gets senior-level judgment where it matters most: negotiation strategy, risk allocation, and deal structure.
Speed & Responsiveness
Most deals close in 60-120 days. LOI reviews in 24-48 hours. We move quickly because deal timelines don't wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an M&A lawyer cost?
M&A legal fees depend on deal size, complexity, and billing model. Hourly rates at large firms range from $400-$800/hour, with total costs of $30,000-$100,000+ on complex transactions. Acquisition Stars scopes every engagement with a clear fee structure so you understand your total investment before work begins.
When should I hire an M&A attorney?
Before signing the Letter of Intent. The LOI sets purchase price, deal structure, exclusivity, and the due diligence timeline. Once signed, those terms are difficult to renegotiate. Early legal involvement typically saves 10-15% on total deal costs.
What's the difference between an M&A lawyer and a business attorney?
A general business attorney handles contracts, formation, and compliance. An M&A lawyer specializes in buying and selling companies: negotiating LOIs, managing due diligence, drafting purchase agreements, and closing transactions. For deals over $1M, you need counsel who has led dozens of similar transactions.
How long does an M&A transaction take?
Most small-to-midmarket deals ($1M-$50M) close in 60-120 days from signed LOI. Typical breakdown: LOI negotiation (1-2 weeks), due diligence (3-6 weeks), purchase agreement negotiation (2-4 weeks), closing (1-2 weeks). Deals requiring SBA financing or third-party consents may take longer.
Do I need a local M&A attorney?
M&A transactions are handled remotely in 95% of cases. Documents are signed electronically, due diligence happens in virtual data rooms, and closings occur via wire transfer. What matters is your attorney's experience with your deal size and industry, not geography. Acquisition Stars has closed deals in all 50 states.
Ready to Discuss Your Deal?
Submit your transaction details. We'll review your deal and reach out to discuss next steps if there's alignment.