What you do not know about a target company can cost you everything. Our Menlo Park due diligence attorneys conduct rigorous legal due diligence for business acquisitions across Venture Capital, Technology, SaaS, identifying hidden risks and liabilities so you can make informed decisions and negotiate from a position of strength.
Our managing partner provides selective acquisition due diligence law counsel to clients in Menlo Park and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Menlo Park 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.
A structured, methodical approach to acquisition due diligence law
We create a customized due diligence checklist and request list based on the target company's industry, size, and deal structure, then coordinate document collection with the seller.
Our team reviews every material contract, corporate record, litigation file, and regulatory filing in the data room, flagging risks that could affect valuation or deal terms.
We identify and categorize risks by severity, including potential liabilities, contract issues, compliance gaps, and operational exposures that require attention before closing.
Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky delivers a clear, actionable findings report with risk-ranked issues and specific recommendations for how to address each one in the purchase agreement.
We translate diligence findings into negotiation leverage, drafting specific representations, warranties, indemnities, and closing conditions that protect you from identified risks.
"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."
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.
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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 Menlo Park clients
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Read guideOur managing partner provides selective acquisition due diligence 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
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