Planning to take your company public? Our Nocatee-based attorneys specialize in IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, and alternative paths to public markets for companies across Technology, Healthcare, Finance.
Our managing partner provides selective ipo & going public law counsel to clients in Nocatee and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Nocatee and nationwide:
Jacksonville's M&A market is driven by its position as a major logistics hub (JAXPORT), combined with a growing financial services sector (anchored by FIS, Fidelity National, and Black Knight) and significant military presence (Naval Station Mayport, NAS Jacksonville). The city's healthcare system consolidation and insurance industry presence create consistent deal flow in the $1M-$20M range.
Jacksonville offers less buyer competition than South Florida metros, creating opportunities for acquirers to negotiate more favorable terms. The city's fintech cluster is growing rapidly and producing acquisition targets in payment processing and insurance technology.
Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in the contiguous US, with significant room for growth. Its combination of port access, military spending, and financial services concentration creates a diversified economy less susceptible to market cycles.
Florida's corporate income tax rate is 5.5% (one of the lower state rates), and the state's broad non-compete enforceability means buyers can more effectively protect the goodwill of acquired businesses through reasonable restrictive covenants.
"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.
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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 Nocatee 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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