Planning to take your company public? Our Potomac-based attorneys specialize in IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, and alternative paths to public markets for companies across Finance, Government Contracting, Professional Services.
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Alex Lubyansky handles ipo & going public law work for buyers and sellers in Potomac and across the country. Here is what that looks like:
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Alex reviews your transaction details personally. No intake coordinators, no junior associates screening your submission.
We evaluate whether your deal aligns with our practice. Not every matter is a fit, and we will tell you directly if it is not.
If there is alignment, Alex schedules a direct call to discuss your transaction, timeline, and objectives.
Before any work begins, you receive a written engagement letter with defined scope, timeline, and fee structure. No surprises.
Alex Lubyansky handles every ipo & going public law engagement personally.
15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide. 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
Use these before you call any firm, including ours.
At many firms, a partner sells the work and a junior associate does it. Ask for the name of the attorney who will draft and negotiate your documents.
Volume indicates current, active deal experience, not just credentials from years ago.
A $500K SBA acquisition and a $50M PE deal require different skill sets. Make sure the attorney has handled transactions similar to yours.
M&A transactions require a team. Your attorney should work with your other advisors, not in a silo.
Reps, warranties, and indemnification claims surface months after closing. Ask whether the firm handles post-closing litigation or refers it out.
Hourly, flat fee, or hybrid. Ask what factors increase legal costs so there are no surprises.
Common questions from Potomac clients
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The DC metro area's M&A market is uniquely driven by government contracting, cybersecurity, and professional services firms. GovCon acquisitions represent the largest deal category, as defense and IT services companies pursue scale to compete for larger contract vehicles. The region also sees significant deal flow in healthcare (anchored by NIH), consulting, and lobby/public affairs firms.
GovCon M&A requires specialized due diligence on contract novation, security clearances, and DCAA compliance. Buyers without GovCon experience often underestimate the regulatory complexity of acquiring cleared contractors.
The federal government spends over $700 billion annually on contracts, creating a massive and recession-resistant market. GovCon companies with established contract vehicles and security clearances command premium valuations.
Virginia's non-compete statute (effective 2020) prohibits non-competes for low-wage employees and requires careful drafting for enforceability - acquirers must review all employee agreements across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia jurisdictions as each state has different rules.
Restricted by salary threshold ($15/hr). Reformation available for overbroad covenants.
Entity mergers and formations require filing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). Annual reports and personal property returns are required. The Comptroller's office must issue a tax clearance for asset purchases.
Maryland State Bar Association. Voluntary bar. The Maryland Courts handle attorney admission separately.
Bar association websiteFederal districts: D. Md.
Business court: Maryland Business and Technology Case Management Program (established 2003) Specialized business and technology docket operating in multiple circuit courts (Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County). Handles complex commercial litigation.
Maryland M&A is anchored by the government contracting corridor (Bethesda, Rockville, Annapolis Junction), cybersecurity, and healthcare/life sciences in the Baltimore metro.
Watchpoints
These are the items we see derail ipo & going public law transactions in the Potomac market. Each one is rooted in current statutory law, recent legislative changes, or recurring patterns from the deals Alex has handled.
Restricted by salary threshold ($15/hr). Reformation available for overbroad covenants.
"Founders get excited about the check amount and focus on valuation headlines while the fine print gets glossed over."
Securities regulated by Maryland Office of the Attorney General Securities Division (marylandattorneygeneral.gov/securities). Maryland follows the Uniform Securities Act; Blue Sky notice filings required for Reg D. Maryland limits non-competes for employees below a wage threshold.
The conversation you're avoiding today becomes the lawsuit you're defending tomorrow.
In-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.
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Read guideRequirements for selling restricted and control securities.
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Alex Lubyansky handles every engagement personally. Tell us about your transaction and we will let you know if there is a fit.
Tell us about your deal. We review every submission and respond 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.