Going Public Attorney • Round Rock, Texas

Going Public Attorney in Round Rock

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Planning to take your company public? Our Round Rock-based attorneys specialize in IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, and alternative paths to public markets for companies across Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing.

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What We Do

Alex Lubyansky handles ipo & going public law work for buyers and sellers in Round Rock and across the country. Here is what that looks like:

  • Traditional IPOs and underwritten offerings
  • Direct listings and direct IPOs
  • SPAC business combinations
  • Reverse mergers and shell company transactions
  • OTCQB and OTCQX listings
  • Regulation A Tier 2 offerings (mini-IPOs)
  • Exchange listing applications (NYSE, NASDAQ)
  • Corporate governance and board structuring

Who We Serve

We work best with people who know what they want and are ready to move:

  • Growth companies ready for public markets
  • Private equity-backed portfolio companies
  • Mature private companies seeking liquidity
  • Foreign companies seeking U.S. listings
  • Pre-IPO companies building infrastructure
  • Companies considering alternatives to traditional IPOs

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What Happens After You Submit

We don't take every matter. Here is what happens when you reach out.

1

Personal Review (Within 24 Hours)

Alex reviews your transaction details personally. No intake coordinators, no junior associates screening your submission.

2

Fit Assessment

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.

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Initial Conversation

If there is alignment, Alex schedules a direct call to discuss your transaction, timeline, and objectives.

4

Clear Engagement Terms

Before any work begins, you receive a written engagement letter with defined scope, timeline, and fee structure. No surprises.

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Alex Lubyansky handles every ipo & going public law engagement personally.

15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide. One attorney on every deal.

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We review every transaction inquiry within one business day.

Your information is kept strictly confidential and will never be shared. Privacy Policy

Questions to Ask Any M&A Attorney Before Hiring

Use these before you call any firm, including ours.

1. "Who will actually handle my transaction?"

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.

2. "How many M&A transactions has the lead attorney closed in the past 12 months?"

Volume indicates current, active deal experience, not just credentials from years ago.

3. "What is your experience with my deal size and industry?"

A $500K SBA acquisition and a $50M PE deal require different skill sets. Make sure the attorney has handled transactions similar to yours.

4. "Will you coordinate with my CPA, financial advisor, and broker?"

M&A transactions require a team. Your attorney should work with your other advisors, not in a silo.

5. "How do you handle post-closing disputes?"

Reps, warranties, and indemnification claims surface months after closing. Ask whether the firm handles post-closing litigation or refers it out.

6. "What is your fee structure, and what drives cost?"

Hourly, flat fee, or hybrid. Ask what factors increase legal costs so there are no surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Round Rock clients

What can I expect during an initial consultation in Round Rock?
During your confidential initial consultation in Round Rock, we'll discuss your ipo & going public law needs, review your current situation, assess potential challenges specific to Texas, and outline a clear path forward. We'll explain our process, answer your questions, and determine if we're the right fit for your needs.
Do you work with companies outside of Round Rock?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Round Rock. Our managing partner handles ipo & going public law matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.

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M&A Market: Round Rock & the Austin Metro

Austin has evolved from a mid-tier tech market into one of the nation's hottest M&A environments, fueled by the Tesla, Oracle, and Samsung presences and a thriving startup ecosystem. The city leads in SaaS, semiconductor, and clean energy acquisitions. Dell Technologies' headquarter presence creates a massive supplier and partner ecosystem of acquisition targets.

Top M&A Sectors Near Round Rock

  • SaaS & Software
  • Semiconductors
  • Clean Energy
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Consumer Products

Deal Environment

Austin's rapid growth has created intense competition for quality targets, with valuations rising faster than in other Texas metros. Many founders are younger and less experienced with exits, creating opportunities for buyers who can educate on deal process.

Why Acquire in the Austin Area

Austin's population has grown over 30% in a decade, and its concentration of engineering talent (UT Austin produces 10,000+ STEM graduates annually) makes it easier to scale acquired technology businesses.

Texas Legal Considerations

Texas's franchise (margin) tax applies to businesses with revenue exceeding $2.47 million and can create unexpected tax liability during ownership transitions - proper entity structuring during the acquisition is essential.

Texas Legal Considerations for IPO & Going Public Law

Non-Compete Laws

Enforceable only if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. Mandatory reformation.

Filing Requirements

Entity mergers and conversions must be filed with the Texas Secretary of State. Franchise tax (margin tax) compliance is required. The Comptroller's office handles tax clearance certificates for asset purchases. Public Information Reports are required annually.

Key Texas Considerations

  • Texas has no corporate or personal income tax, making it one of the most favorable jurisdictions for structuring acquisitions, though the Franchise (Margin) Tax still applies as a gross-receipts-based tax
  • As a community property state, spousal consent is required for the sale of community property business interests, adding a required step in deal documentation
  • Texas's unique requirement that non-competes be "ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement" means buyers must carefully evaluate the enforceability of each non-compete in a target company's portfolio based on the underlying consideration

Texas Bar Authority

State Bar of Texas (mandatory unified bar). Unified/integrated bar. Membership required to practice law in Texas.

Bar association website

Texas Federal and Business Courts

Federal districts: N.D. Tex., S.D. Tex., E.D. Tex., W.D. Tex.

Business court: Texas Business Court (established 2024) Established by HB 19 signed in 2023; became operational September 1, 2024. Eleven divisions statewide, five divisions initially open. Concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in matters over $5 million including corporate governance, shareholder disputes, fiduciary claims, and state or federal securities law. The Fifteenth Court of Appeals serves as the dedicated appellate court, making Texas the first state with a dedicated business court appellate track.

Texas M&A Market Context

Texas is the second-largest U.S. M&A market, with Houston (energy), Dallas-Fort Worth (technology, financial services), and San Antonio as major deal-flow centers across all industry verticals.

Recent Texas Legislative Changes (2024-2025)

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Watchpoints

Common Round Rock IPO & Going Public Law Pitfalls

These are the items we see derail ipo & going public law transactions in the Round Rock market. Each one is rooted in current statutory law, recent legislative changes, or recurring patterns from the deals Alex has handled.

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Recent Texas statutory change buyers and sellers miss

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Texas non-compete enforcement and earn-out exposure

State legal framework

Enforceable only if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. Mandatory reformation.

"Founders get excited about the check amount and focus on valuation headlines while the fine print gets glossed over."
Alex Lubyansky · Alex LinkedIn Published (Notion library)
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Texas regulatory framework attorneys flag at LOI

State statute

Securities regulated by Texas State Securities Board (ssb.texas.gov). Texas follows the Texas Securities Act (Tex. Gov't Code Title 12); Blue Sky notice filings required for Reg D. Texas enforces non-competes only if part of an otherwise enforceable agreement and supported by adequate consideration (Tex. Bus. Com. Code sec. 15.50).

Guides and Resources

In-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction

Blue Sky Laws: State Securities Guide [2026]

State-by-state securities registration requirements and exemptions.

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Rule 701 Exemption Guide

How private companies can issue equity compensation under Rule 701.

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Regulation D Blue Sky Filing Guide

Filing requirements for Regulation D offerings at the state level.

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Reverse Mergers Explained

How reverse mergers work and when they make sense as a path to going public.

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SEC Rule 144: Stock Sale Requirements

Requirements for selling restricted and control securities.

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"Prepared sellers are living in a seller's market. Unprepared sellers are living in a buyer's market."
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15+ years of M&A and securities transaction experience Senior counsel on every engagement Admitted in Michigan, practicing nationwide

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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.

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