Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on franchise acquisition lawyer matters across Massachusetts.
Serving 11 markets across Massachusetts. Alex Lubyansky on every engagement.
Request Engagement AssessmentAcquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on franchise acquisition lawyer matters across Massachusetts. Alex Lubyansky handles every engagement personally, bringing 15+ years of M&A experience to transactions of varying complexity, from lower-middle-market deals to multi-party structures. Massachusetts restricts non-compete agreements to a maximum of one year and requires garden leave or other consideration. Agreements must be provided at least 10 days before start of employment or before any material change in employment. Whether you are acquiring a business, selling a company you have built, or navigating a complex transaction, the firm's approach is the same: one experienced attorney on every deal, no handoffs to junior associates.
Share the basics. Alex reviews every inquiry personally and responds within one business day.
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
Acquisition Stars represents clients in each of the following markets. Click any city to learn about franchise acquisition law services in that area.
Restricted with 12-month cap and garden leave requirement. Sale-of-business exception.
Restricted under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (effective October 1, 2018). Non-competes are limited to 12 months (or 24 months if the employee breached a fiduciary duty). Prohibited for nonexempt employees, employees terminated without cause, employees under 18, and undergraduate/graduate students in internships. The employer must provide "garden leave" (50% of highest salary in the last 2 years) or other mutually agreed consideration. Non-competes in connection with the sale of a business are exempt from these restrictions.
Massachusetts imposes a flat 8% corporate excise tax on net income, plus a non-income measure (either net worth or tangible property). The state recently enacted a 4% surtax on personal income over $1 million (the "Fair Share Amendment"), which affects high-income sellers and pass-through entity owners.
Entity mergers and conversions require filing with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division. The Department of Revenue requires tax waivers for asset purchases. Professional corporations require additional filings with the relevant licensing board.
Massachusetts has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). However, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 62C, Section 51 imposes successor liability on asset purchasers for the seller's unpaid taxes. Buyers must request a tax waiver from the Department of Revenue before closing.
Yes. Acquisition Stars is a nationwide M&A and securities law firm. Alex Lubyansky represents clients in Massachusetts directly, handling every engagement personally without delegating to junior attorneys. We work with clients in every major metro and smaller markets throughout the state.
Restricted under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (effective October 1, 2018). Non-competes are limited to 12 months (or 24 months if the employee breached a fiduciary duty). Prohibited for nonexempt employees, employees terminated without cause, employees under 18, and undergraduate/graduate students in internships. The employer must provide "garden leave" (50% of highest salary in the last 2 years) or other mutually agreed consideration. Non-competes in connection with the sale of a business are exempt from these restrictions.
Massachusetts imposes a flat 8% corporate excise tax on net income, plus a non-income measure (either net worth or tangible property). The state recently enacted a 4% surtax on personal income over $1 million (the "Fair Share Amendment"), which affects high-income sellers and pass-through entity owners.
Massachusetts has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). However, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 62C, Section 51 imposes successor liability on asset purchasers for the seller's unpaid taxes. Buyers must request a tax waiver from the Department of Revenue before closing.
Look for an attorney with genuine transaction experience, not just corporate formation work. Verify that the attorney has handled deals similar in size and structure to yours. In Massachusetts, confirm the attorney understands state-specific issues including Massachusetts's non-compete framework, successor liability rules, and any industry-specific regulations. At Acquisition Stars, Alex Lubyansky personally handles every engagement, which means you get direct access to the same attorney from letter of intent through closing.
Alex Lubyansky handles every franchise acquisition law engagement personally.
15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide practice. One attorney on every deal.
We review every transaction inquiry within one business day.
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.