Considering a reverse merger as a path to public markets? Our Alexandria attorneys specialize in reverse mergers, shell company transactions, and Form 211 filings for companies across Government Contracting, Technology, Professional Services.
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Alex Lubyansky handles reverse merger law work for buyers and sellers in Alexandria 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 reverse merger law engagement personally.
15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide. One attorney on every deal.
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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 Alexandria 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 income threshold. Strict blue-pencil (no reformation).
Entity mergers and conversions require filing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). Annual reports (annual registration fees) are required. The SCC also regulates certain types of business entities more actively than most states.
Virginia State Bar (mandatory unified bar). Unified/integrated bar (Virginia State Bar is the regulatory body). The Virginia Bar Association is a separate voluntary organization. VSB membership is required to practice law in Virginia.
Bar association websiteFederal districts: E.D. Va., W.D. Va.
Business court: No dedicated business court division. Commercial disputes proceed through general civil courts.
Northern Virginia is a national cybersecurity and government IT M&A hub; Richmond generates financial services and consumer products deal activity.
Watchpoints
These are the items we see derail reverse merger law transactions in the Alexandria market. Each one is rooted in current statutory law, recent legislative changes, or recurring patterns from the deals Alex has handled.
Restricted by income threshold. Strict blue-pencil (no reformation).
"Founders get excited about the check amount and focus on valuation headlines while the fine print gets glossed over."
Securities regulated by Virginia State Corporation Commission Division of Securities and Retail Franchising (scc.virginia.gov/securities). Blue Sky notice filings required for Reg D. Virginia restricts non-competes for employees earning at or below a wage threshold (Code of Virginia sec. 40.1-28.7:8).
The longer a deal drags, the worse it gets. Deal fatigue is real. Even when both parties agreed to something early on, if dates slip and deadlines slip, human nature takes over. At some point one side goes back to the internal drawing board and decides they don't want to be part of it anymore. I usually find this to be symptomatic of a poor process on the front end. Not malice. Not negative intent. Not someone running up fees. Just poor alignment, poor qualification, poor structuring at the start of the engagement. Once that's the foundation, every missed date compounds. The fix isn't more negotiation in the middle. The fix is doing better qualification before the deal team is even hired.
In-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction
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"M&A is an intellectually captivating space to operate in. Litigation has a clear winner and a clear loser. Tempers flare. It's a hostile practice. M&A done well, qualified correctly, scoped accurately, aligned early, is the most intellectually rewarding part of legal practice I've ever found. When a client brings me a problem, my first thought is how to satisfy their desire with as little legal spend as possible. If that's possible, the engagement expands into definitive drafting and final negotiation on the points that aren't diametrically opposed. The work is collaborative when it's set up right. Going back and forth on a red line knowing the firm on the other side just wants to up their fees... I won't do that deal. It makes me look bad as if I'm going to war. I'm not going to war. I'm trying to formulate an arrangement where both sides can live with the outcome."
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.
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.