Planning to take your company public? Our Key Biscayne-based attorneys specialize in IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, and alternative paths to public markets for companies across Finance, Real Estate, International Trade.
Our managing partner provides selective ipo & going public law counsel to clients in Key Biscayne and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Key Biscayne and nationwide:
Miami has emerged as a major M&A hub driven by the influx of financial services firms, tech companies, and hedge funds relocating from the Northeast. The city's position as a gateway to Latin America creates unique cross-border deal flow in import/export, hospitality, and real estate services. South Florida's rapid population growth is fueling acquisitions in healthcare, insurance, and home services.
Miami's booming economy has attracted significant PE capital, creating competitive dynamics for quality targets in healthcare and technology. Cross-border transactions require counsel experienced in both US deal structures and Latin American business customs.
Florida's explosive population growth (adding 1,000+ residents per day) creates organic revenue growth for acquired businesses, making South Florida targets particularly attractive to growth-oriented acquirers.
Florida enforces non-compete agreements more broadly than most states, with courts applying a 'reasonableness' standard that generally favors enforcement - this gives buyers stronger tools to protect acquired business value through employee retention.
"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."
Strongly enforced under statutory framework (Section 542.335). Hardship to employee not considered.
Entity mergers, conversions, and dissolutions require filing with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). Bulk asset purchasers must obtain a clearance letter from the Department of Revenue. Professional license transfers require separate filings with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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 Key Biscayne 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.
Read guideHow private companies can issue equity compensation under Rule 701.
Read guideFiling requirements for Regulation D offerings at the state level.
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
Selective M&A practice - Nationwide reach - Managing partner on every deal