Seeking an experienced M&A attorney in Lexington? Our firm handles complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions for companies across Technology, Biotech, Professional Services, from middle-market deals to large corporate transactions.
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What We Do
Alex Lubyansky handles mergers & acquisitions law work for buyers and sellers in Lexington and across the country. Here is what that looks like:
Mergers and acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side)
Due diligence and risk assessment
Purchase agreements and transaction documents
Asset purchases and stock purchases
Merger integration planning
Earnouts and contingent consideration
Representations and warranties
Post-closing disputes and adjustments
Who We Serve
We work best with people who know what they want and are ready to move:
Companies looking to acquire competitors or complementary businesses
Business owners planning to sell their companies
Private equity firms executing buy-side mandates
Companies facing unsolicited acquisition offers
Strategic buyers seeking bolt-on acquisitions
Family-owned businesses planning succession through sale
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Our Process
A structured, methodical approach to mergers & acquisitions law
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Transaction Planning
We work with you to define deal objectives, identify targets or buyers, and develop an M&A strategy aligned with your business goals.
2
Due Diligence
Our team conducts comprehensive legal, financial, and operational due diligence to identify risks and opportunities.
3
Deal Structuring
We structure the transaction for optimal tax treatment, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance, whether as a stock purchase, asset purchase, or merger.
4
Negotiation & Documentation
We negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, and all transaction documents to protect your interests and facilitate a smooth closing.
5
Closing & Integration
We manage the closing process and provide post-closing support for integration, earnout disputes, and transition matters.
We don't take every matter. Here is what happens when you reach out.
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Personal Review (Within 24 Hours)
Alex reviews your transaction details personally. No intake coordinators, no junior associates screening your submission.
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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.
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Clear Engagement Terms
Before any work begins, you receive a written engagement letter with defined scope, timeline, and fee structure. No surprises.
Request Your Lexington Engagement Assessment
Alex Lubyansky handles every mergers & acquisitions 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.
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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 Lexington clients
What does an M&A attorney do?
An M&A attorney advises clients on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including transaction structuring, due diligence, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and closing. We represent buyers, sellers, and target companies in strategic transactions, private equity deals, and corporate restructurings.
How long does an M&A transaction take?
The timeline varies significantly based on transaction complexity, but typical M&A deals take 3-9 months from initial discussion to closing. Factors affecting timeline include due diligence scope, financing arrangements, regulatory approvals, and negotiation complexity.
Should I structure my acquisition as a stock purchase or asset purchase?
The choice depends on tax considerations, liability concerns, and transaction goals. Stock purchases are simpler but transfer all liabilities, while asset purchases allow selective acquisition of assets and liabilities but may trigger tax consequences. We analyze your specific situation to recommend the optimal structure.
What is due diligence in an M&A transaction?
Due diligence is the comprehensive investigation of a target company's legal, financial, operational, and commercial affairs. It helps identify risks, validate assumptions, inform purchase price, and shape deal terms. Thorough due diligence is essential for successful acquisitions.
How are M&A deals valued and priced?
Valuation methods include comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow analysis, and asset-based valuation. Purchase price is negotiated based on valuation, market conditions, strategic value, and competitive dynamics. We work with financial advisors to ensure fair pricing.
How do Massachusetts non-compete laws affect mergers & acquisitions law transactions?
Restricted under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (effective October 1, 2018). Non-competes are limited to 12 months (or 24 months if the employee breached a fiduciary duty). Prohibited for nonexempt employees, employees terminated without cause, employees under 18, and undergraduate/graduate students in internships. The employer must provide "garden leave" (50% of highest salary in the last 2 years) or other mutually agreed consideration. Non-competes in connection with the sale of a business are exempt from these restrictions.
What are the Massachusetts tax considerations for a business acquisition or sale?
Massachusetts imposes a flat 8% corporate excise tax on net income, plus a non-income measure (either net worth or tangible property). The state recently enacted a 4% surtax on personal income over $1 million (the "Fair Share Amendment"), which affects high-income sellers and pass-through entity owners.
Does Massachusetts have a bulk sales law that affects business acquisitions?
Massachusetts has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). However, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 62C, Section 51 imposes successor liability on asset purchasers for the seller's unpaid taxes. Buyers must request a tax waiver from the Department of Revenue before closing.
What can I expect during an initial consultation in Lexington?
During your confidential initial consultation in Lexington, we'll discuss your mergers & acquisitions law needs, review your current situation, assess potential challenges specific to Massachusetts, 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 Lexington?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Lexington. Our managing partner handles mergers & acquisitions law matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.
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M&A Market: Lexington & the Boston Metro
Boston is the global epicenter of biotech and life sciences M&A, with Kendall Square and the Route 128 corridor housing the densest concentration of biotech companies outside San Francisco. Beyond life sciences, the region drives significant deal activity in financial technology, education technology, and defense contracting. The region's deep research university ecosystem (MIT, Harvard, Tufts) produces a steady stream of spinoff companies ripe for acquisition.
Top M&A Sectors Near Lexington
Biotech & Pharma
Financial Technology
Education Technology
Healthcare IT
Defense & Cybersecurity
Deal Environment
Boston's biotech-heavy deal market means acquirers often face complex IP due diligence involving university licenses, clinical trial data, and FDA regulatory considerations. Competition from large pharma strategic acquirers can push valuations higher for promising targets.
Why Acquire in the Boston Area
Boston's concentration of world-class research institutions and highly educated workforce creates a self-reinforcing ecosystem where acquired companies can access talent, partnerships, and capital unavailable in other markets.
Massachusetts Legal Considerations
Massachusetts enacted the Noncompetition Agreement Act in 2018, limiting non-competes to 12 months and requiring garden leave pay - buyers must evaluate existing employee agreements during due diligence as many pre-2018 agreements may now be unenforceable.
Local Market Context
Lexington M&A Market
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA · MSA population 4.9M
MSA Population (2024)
4.9M
U.S. Census Bureau
Top Industry Concentration
1 life sciences and biotechnology
2 technology and software
3 higher education and research
Boston is one of the two leading life sciences and biotechnology M&A markets in the United States, alongside the San Francisco Bay Area. The Kendall Square Cambridge corridor is among the world's densest concentrations of biotech and pharmaceutical R&D. Large pharma buyers regularly acquire Boston-area biotech companies in strategic platform acquisitions. Higher education and financial services add additional M&A dimensions to the market.
Major Lexington Employers and Deal Anchors
Mass General Brigham
Pfizer (research hub)
Moderna
Biogen
Fidelity Investments
Raytheon Technologies
Transit and Logistics
Logan International Airport serves the metro with significant international connectivity. The Port of Boston handles breakbulk and specialty cargo. The MBTA regional rail serves the dense professional services workforce.
Recent Lexington Deal Signal (2024-2025)
Biotech M&A in the Boston-Cambridge corridor remained highly active through 2024, with multiple large-cap pharma buyers completing acquisitions of clinical-stage companies valued between $1 billion and $10 billion. Novo Nordisk's acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly's continued platform acquisitions exemplified the pattern.
Local Regulatory Notes for Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Massachusetts Securities Division is active in enforcement. Cambridge and Boston impose no unusual M&A-specific local rules, but Massachusetts has a non-compete statute that affects deal structure for talent-dependent transactions.
Massachusetts Legal Considerations for Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Non-Compete Laws
Restricted with 12-month cap and garden leave requirement. Sale-of-business exception.
Filing Requirements
Entity mergers and conversions require filing with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division. The Department of Revenue requires tax waivers for asset purchases. Professional corporations require additional filings with the relevant licensing board.
Key Massachusetts Considerations
Massachusetts's Noncompetition Agreement Act requires garden leave pay (50% of highest salary in the last 2 years) during the restricted period, making non-compete retention in acquisitions expensive
The 4% millionaire surtax (effective 2023) significantly affects after-tax proceeds for high-value deal principals selling pass-through entities
Massachusetts has extensive biotech and life sciences tax incentive programs (MLSC) that can affect valuation of acquired entities with qualifying activities
Massachusetts Bar Authority
Massachusetts Bar Association. Voluntary bar. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court handles attorney admission separately via the Board of Bar Overseers.
Business court: Massachusetts Superior Court Business Litigation Session (established 1999) Business Litigation Session (BLS) operates in Suffolk County (Boston); handles complex business disputes. Extended to other counties on an ad hoc basis.
Massachusetts M&A Market Context
Massachusetts is a major M&A market for life sciences, biotechnology, technology, and financial services, with Boston and Cambridge generating significant deal activity.
Watchpoints
Common Lexington Mergers & Acquisitions Law Pitfalls
These are the items we see derail mergers & acquisitions law transactions in the Lexington 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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Massachusetts non-compete enforcement and earn-out exposure
State legal framework
Restricted with 12-month cap and garden leave requirement. Sale-of-business exception.
"When the other side returns a redlined definitive, you don't need to be an attorney to scan the document and see whether it's signal or noise. If the entire document is now red, you can see it visually. The quick scan is whether these are actually important points or whether this is grammatical nitpicking for the sake of grammatical nitpicking. The latter is a pretty big red flag pretty quickly. In a good transaction, the redlining focuses on risk allocation, earnouts, exclusivity. The structural points that matter to the client on either side. That's fair. That's fine. When you see the same point reraised three rounds later, you have to ask whether that's a memory problem or just another way to keep the meter running. Sometimes I wonder if the firms are working together to make sure it goes back and forth. I'm not part of that."
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Lexington local regulatory exposure
Local regulatory
Massachusetts Securities Division is active in enforcement. Cambridge and Boston impose no unusual M&A-specific local rules, but Massachusetts has a non-compete statute that affects deal structure for talent-dependent transactions.
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Massachusetts regulatory framework attorneys flag at LOI
State statute
Securities regulated by Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Securities Division (sec.state.ma.us). Massachusetts has one of the more active Blue Sky enforcement environments in the U.S.; merit review authority exists for certain offerings. Non-competes are subject to Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (M.G.L. ch. 149, sec. 24L) requiring salary thresholds, garden leave pay, and prior notice.
Guides and Resources
In-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction
Attorney perspective on ma attorney matters in Lexington
"The most expensive deals aren't the ones with high price tags. They're the ones where buyers skipped the 90-minute assessment because they fell in love with the highlight reel."
Alex Lubyansky, Senior Counsel
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15+ years of M&A and securities transaction experience·Senior counsel on every engagement·Admitted in Michigan, practicing nationwide
