Planning to take your company public? Our Grosse Pointe-based attorneys specialize in IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, and alternative paths to public markets for companies across Finance, Automotive, Healthcare.
Our managing partner provides selective ipo & going public law counsel to clients in Grosse Pointe and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Grosse Pointe and nationwide:
Detroit's M&A market is experiencing a renaissance driven by the automotive industry's massive shift to electric vehicles, creating unprecedented acquisition opportunities across the EV supply chain, battery technology, and autonomous driving systems. Beyond automotive, Detroit's manufacturing expertise extends to aerospace, defense, and industrial automation, with a deep pool of established businesses built over generations. The metro area's combination of world-class engineering talent, affordable real estate, and proximity to the Canadian border makes it uniquely positioned for both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Detroit's deal market offers exceptional value - established manufacturing and technology businesses trade at lower multiples than comparable companies on the coasts. Many are second or third-generation family businesses with strong fundamentals and loyal customer bases, creating ideal acquisition targets for PE-backed platforms.
Metro Detroit has the highest concentration of engineers per capita in the US and sits at the center of the North American automotive supply chain. The region's ongoing economic revitalization, combined with Michigan's skilled workforce and affordable cost structure, creates compelling acquisition opportunities with significant upside potential.
Michigan's non-compete statute permits reasonable restrictions on competition but courts apply strict scrutiny - agreements must be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and type of activity restricted, and Michigan's personal property tax on business equipment must be factored into asset purchase valuations.
"Going public changes everything about how you operate. The reporting obligations, the insider trading rules, the proxy requirements. Companies that aren't prepared for life as a public company shouldn't be rushing to get there."
Enforceable under statutory framework (MARA). Reformation available.
Entity mergers and conversions are filed with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Annual reports are required. Certain regulated industries require separate filings.
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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 Grosse Pointe clients
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Submit Transaction DetailsIn-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction
State-by-state securities registration requirements and exemptions.
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Read guideHow reverse mergers work and when they make sense as a path to going public.
Read guideRequirements for selling restricted and control securities.
Read guideOur managing partner provides selective ipo & going public 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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