Securities Lawyer in Michigan

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Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on securities lawyer matters across Michigan.

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Donald Hateley, Of Counsel for securities law at Acquisition Stars

Donald Hateley

Of Counsel, Securities Law | Acquisition Stars

Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars for securities law matters. His background includes advising public and private companies on securities transactions, corporate finance, and corporate governance, including public and private equity and debt financings. Admitted to the California bar in 1993, he is a graduate of the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and Southwestern Law School.

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Securities Lawyer Practice in Michigan

Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on securities lawyer matters across Michigan. Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars and handles the securities law work. Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A work, with an associate supporting the engagement.

Michigan Transaction Considerations

  • Michigan's automotive industry creates unique M&A considerations, including complex supply chain contracts, UAW labor agreements, and environmental liabilities at manufacturing sites
  • Michigan's Antitrust Reform Act provides a statutory framework for non-competes that differs from the common-law approaches of neighboring states
  • Michigan Renaissance Zone benefits (tax-free zones) may be relevant to acquisitions of businesses operating in designated areas

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Michigan Legal Framework for Securities Law

Non-Compete Agreements

Enforceable under statutory framework (MARA). Reformation available.

Enforceable under the Michigan Antitrust Reform Act (MARA), MCL 445.774a. Non-competes must be reasonable in duration, geographic area, and type of activity. Michigan courts apply the "rule of reasonableness" and may reform overbroad covenants. Typical enforceable periods are 1-3 years depending on the circumstances.

Tax Considerations

Michigan imposes a 6% Corporate Income Tax (CIT) on C-corporations. Pass-through entities are generally not subject to entity-level tax. Michigan uses a single sales factor apportionment formula with market-based sourcing. The state repealed its Michigan Business Tax in 2012 and replaced it with the simpler CIT.

Filing Requirements

Entity mergers and conversions are filed with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Annual reports are required. Certain regulated industries require separate filings.

Bulk Sales / Asset Purchases

Michigan has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). The Michigan Department of Treasury can impose successor liability on asset purchasers for the seller's unpaid taxes. Buyers should request a tax clearance letter before closing.

Other M&A and Securities Services in Michigan

Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions for Michigan clients and works with securities counsel on securities matters. Alex Lubyansky leads every M&A engagement.

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Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars and handles the securities law work. Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A work, with an associate supporting the engagement.

M&A counsel since 2013. Nationwide practice. LOI through closing.

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We review every transaction inquiry within one business day.

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