Looking for an experienced securities lawyer in Austin? Our firm specializes in complex securities transactions, SEC compliance, public offerings, and regulatory matters for companies across Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing.
Our managing partner provides selective securities law counsel to clients in Austin and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Austin and nationwide:
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.
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.
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'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.
A structured, methodical approach to securities law
We discuss your securities law needs, review your current situation, and outline potential strategies and timelines.
Our team conducts thorough due diligence of your corporate structure, financial statements, and compliance history.
We develop a customized securities strategy tailored to your business goals, whether it's going public, raising capital, or maintaining compliance.
We prepare and file all necessary documentation with the SEC, state regulators, and exchanges, managing the entire process.
After the transaction closes, we provide continued support for ongoing compliance, reporting, and corporate governance matters.
"Companies that treat securities compliance as an afterthought end up spending three times as much fixing problems that proper planning would have prevented. The SEC doesn't care that you didn't know. They care that you didn't comply."
Enforceable only if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. Mandatory reformation.
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.
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 Austin clients
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Read guideOur managing partner provides selective securities 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
Selective M&A practice - Nationwide reach - Managing partner on every deal