Planning to take your company public? Our Los Angeles-based attorneys specialize in IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, and alternative paths to public markets for companies across Entertainment, Technology, Healthcare.
Our managing partner provides selective ipo & going public law counsel to clients in Los Angeles and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Los Angeles and nationwide:
Los Angeles drives M&A activity across entertainment, technology ('Silicon Beach'), healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. The region's massive consumer market and port infrastructure make it a hub for e-commerce, logistics, and consumer products acquisitions. LA's diverse economy supports deal flow across every industry vertical, from post-production companies to aerospace suppliers.
LA's sprawling geography creates micro-markets where deal dynamics vary significantly - a manufacturing business in the Inland Empire trades very differently from a tech startup in Santa Monica. Understanding these sub-market dynamics is critical for accurate valuation.
Los Angeles County alone has over 250,000 employer businesses, and the region's GDP exceeds that of most countries. The entertainment industry's shift to streaming has created significant M&A activity in content, technology, and production services.
California's total prohibition on non-compete agreements (Business & Professions Code Section 16600) fundamentally changes how M&A deals are structured - buyers cannot use non-competes to retain key employees, making earn-outs and retention bonuses critical deal terms.
We understand the unique needs of LA's entertainment, technology, and e-commerce sectors, providing specialized guidance for companies pursuing public offerings and M&A transactions.
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Common questions from Los Angeles 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
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