Planning to take your company public? Our West Chester-based attorneys specialize in IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, and alternative paths to public markets for companies across Healthcare, Education, Technology.
Our managing partner provides selective ipo & going public law counsel to clients in West Chester and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in West Chester and nationwide:
Philadelphia's M&A market is anchored by healthcare (home to more medical schools than any other US city), pharmaceutical manufacturing, and financial services. The region's strength in cell and gene therapy - centered around the University of Pennsylvania and CHOP - creates cutting-edge biotech acquisition targets. The city's industrial legacy means a deep pool of established manufacturing and distribution businesses available for acquisition.
Philadelphia offers access to high-quality targets at valuations 15-25% below comparable New York businesses, making it attractive for PE firms and strategic acquirers seeking value. The region's aging business owner demographics suggest accelerating deal flow in the coming years.
Philadelphia's location between New York and Washington DC, combined with significantly lower operating costs, makes acquired businesses well-positioned for growth across the entire Northeast corridor.
Pennsylvania does not have a specific non-compete statute - courts evaluate reasonableness on a case-by-case basis using common law standards, and the state's Bulk Sales Act has been repealed, simplifying asset purchase transactions.
"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."
Enforceable with reasonableness test. Reformation available. Continued employment is sufficient consideration.
Entity mergers and conversions must be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Tax clearance certificates (from the Department of Revenue and Department of Labor & Industry) are required for asset purchases. Annual reports are required for foreign entities (decennial reports for domestic corporations).
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 West Chester 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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