Healthcare Acquisition Attorney • Chicago, Illinois

Healthcare Acquisition Attorney in Chicago

Healthcare transactions live or die on regulatory detail. Our Chicago healthcare acquisition attorneys guide buyers and sellers through physician group, ASC, behavioral health, home health, and PE-backed platform deals, coordinating CON review, CPOM compliance, Stark and Anti-Kickback diligence, and payor contract transfers so the clinical enterprise closes clean and keeps running on day one.

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What We Do

Alex Lubyansky handles healthcare m&a legal services work for buyers and sellers in Chicago and across the country. Here is what that looks like:

  • Certificate of Need (CON) review and state health agency approvals
  • Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) compliance and MSO structuring
  • Payor contract transfer, assignment, and recredentialing coordination
  • Medicare and Medicaid provider number transfers and change of ownership (CHOW) filings
  • Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) regulatory diligence
  • Practice valuation review, working capital mechanics, and earnout structures tied to clinical performance
  • HIPAA, data privacy, and EHR transition diligence
  • State AG review, nonprofit conversion approvals, and attorney general notifications

Who We Serve

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

  • Physician groups merging, selling, or rolling up into a platform
  • Hospital systems executing service line acquisitions or divestitures
  • Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) acquiring or being acquired
  • Behavioral health and addiction treatment operators consolidating
  • Home health, hospice, and DME agencies navigating licensure transfers
  • Private equity healthcare platforms executing add-on acquisitions

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Our Process

A structured, methodical approach to healthcare m&a legal services

1

Regulatory Landscape Assessment

We map the state-specific regulatory path for your transaction, including CON requirements, CPOM posture, AG review triggers, and provider number transfer mechanics before any term sheet is signed.

2

Healthcare-Focused Due Diligence

Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky leads diligence across payor contracts, Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, Stark and AKS exposure, HIPAA posture, licensure, and compliance program maturity to surface deal risks early.

3

Structuring and MSO Design

We structure the deal to respect CPOM limits, optimize tax and liability treatment, and, where needed, design MSO or friendly-PC arrangements that preserve clinical independence and protect the economic deal.

4

Negotiation and Regulatory Filings

We negotiate the purchase agreement, ancillary documents, and transition services agreement while coordinating CON filings, AG notifications, payor consents, and CHOW applications on a closing-driven timeline.

5

Closing and Clinical Continuity

We manage closing logistics, provider number transitions, and post-closing integration items so patient care, billing, and payor reimbursement continue without disruption.

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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.

3

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 healthcare m&a legal services 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.

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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 Chicago clients

What does a healthcare acquisition attorney do?
A healthcare acquisition attorney handles the legal and regulatory side of buying or selling a healthcare business. That includes CON review, CPOM compliance, Stark and Anti-Kickback diligence, Medicare and Medicaid provider transitions, payor contract transfers, and the purchase agreement itself. Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky leads every Acquisition Stars healthcare transaction personally.
Do I need CON approval to acquire a healthcare business?
It depends on the state, the type of facility, and the scope of services. Some states require Certificate of Need approval for hospital, ASC, nursing home, or imaging transactions, while others have repealed CON entirely. We assess the CON picture in the first conversation so you know the timeline and regulatory path before signing a letter of intent.
How does Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) affect the deal?
CPOM rules restrict who can own medical practices and how non-physicians can share in clinical revenue. In strong CPOM states, buyers typically use MSO or friendly-PC structures to acquire the business side of a practice while leaving clinical ownership with licensed physicians. We design structures that hold up under state scrutiny and still deliver the economic deal you negotiated.
What happens to payor contracts and provider numbers at closing?
Payor contracts and Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers generally do not transfer automatically. Depending on structure, the buyer may need to pursue a change of ownership filing, recredentialing, or new enrollments, which affects cash flow in the months after closing. We build the plan for provider number continuity into the transaction timeline so reimbursement does not stall.
How is Acquisition Stars different from a general M&A firm on healthcare deals?
Healthcare deals combine standard M&A risk with a second layer of regulatory risk that can sink an otherwise clean transaction. Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky leads every healthcare deal personally, coordinating CON, CPOM, Stark and AKS, HIPAA, and payor issues alongside the commercial negotiation, with the responsiveness of a boutique firm rather than the layered staffing of a large practice.
What can I expect during an initial consultation in Chicago?
During your confidential initial consultation in Chicago, we'll discuss your healthcare m&a legal services needs, review your current situation, assess potential challenges specific to Illinois, 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 Chicago?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Chicago. Our managing partner handles healthcare m&a legal services matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.

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The Chicago M&A Market

Chicago is the Midwest's M&A powerhouse, with deep deal activity in manufacturing, food & beverage, financial services, and healthcare. The city's central location and transportation infrastructure make it a hub for logistics and distribution company acquisitions. Chicago's robust private equity community - including firms like GTCR, Madison Dearborn, and Duchossois Capital - drives significant lower middle-market deal flow.

Top M&A Sectors in Chicago

  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Logistics & Distribution

Deal Environment

Chicago offers a balanced deal market with strong fundamentals - valuations are more reasonable than coastal markets while target quality remains high. The region's manufacturing base creates consistent opportunities for PE-backed platform builds.

Why Acquire in Chicago

The Chicago metro area's diversified economy and central location make it ideal for platform acquisitions with national expansion potential. The region's deep talent pool in engineering, finance, and operations supports post-acquisition growth.

Illinois Legal Considerations

Illinois enacted strict non-compete reform in 2022 - agreements are unenforceable for employees earning under $75,000 (increasing annually), and employers must advise employees to consult counsel before signing, affecting how buyers retain key personnel post-acquisition.

Why Chicago Clients Work With Us

We bring sophisticated securities law expertise to Chicago's diverse business landscape, serving both established corporations and growth-stage companies.

Illinois Legal Considerations for Healthcare M&A Legal Services

Non-Compete Laws

Restricted by salary threshold ($75,000+). Mandatory 14-day review period.

Filing Requirements

Entity mergers and conversions are filed with the Illinois Secretary of State, Business Services Department. Bulk asset purchases require notification to the Department of Revenue and obtaining Form ST-4 clearance. The Illinois Securities Department may need to be notified for certain stock transactions.

Key Illinois Considerations

  • Illinois's Freedom to Work Act imposes detailed procedural requirements (14-day review period, written advisement to consult counsel) that must be evaluated when assessing a target company's non-compete portfolio
  • Chicago imposes its own transaction taxes and licensing requirements that can affect M&A deal costs for businesses operating in the city
  • Illinois does not allow combined unitary reporting, which means buyers need to evaluate each entity in a target group separately for state tax purposes

Guides and Resources

In-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction

M&A Legal Services

Full-service M&A counsel from letter of intent through closing.

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Due Diligence Checklist

A structured approach to legal, financial, and operational due diligence.

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LOI vs Purchase Agreement

Understanding the binding and non-binding elements of each document.

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Why Deals Fail

Common deal-killers and how experienced counsel helps prevent them.

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Attorney perspective on healthcare acquisition attorney matters

Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner at Acquisition Stars
"Healthcare acquisitions require a second layer of diligence most deals don't. Stark, Anti-Kickback, state licensure, corporate practice of medicine, payor contracts. Miss any of them and you've bought a compliance problem instead of a practice."
Alex Lubyansky, Senior Counsel On healthcare-specific acquisition risk (Client engagement letter)

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