--- title: "Securities Lawyer in New York" description: "Securities Lawyer across New York. Alex Lubyansky represents buyers and sellers throughout New York." canonical: "https://acquisitionstars.com/securities-lawyer/ny" firm: "Acquisition Stars" practice: "M&A and securities law" office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)" contact: "consult@acquisitionstars.com | 248-266-2790" --- # Securities Lawyer in New York By [Alex Lubyansky](https://acquisitionstars.com/about) Managing Partner Last updated October 15, 2026 Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on securities lawyer matters across New York. Serving clients across New York. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) ![Donald Hateley, Of Counsel for securities law at Acquisition Stars](https://acquisitionstars.com/images/donald-hateley-headshot.webp) ## 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. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) ## Securities Lawyer Practice in New York Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on securities lawyer matters across New York. 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. ### New York Transaction Considerations - New York City imposes its own General Corporation Tax (8.85%) and Unincorporated Business Tax (4%), effectively doubling the state-level tax burden for NYC-based businesses - Commercial rent tax applies to certain tenants in Manhattan below 96th Street, which can affect the valuation of acquired businesses with Manhattan leases - New York's Department of Financial Services (DFS) regulates financial services, insurance, and banking acquisitions with extensive review requirements ### Discuss Your New York Transaction Share the basics. Alex reviews every inquiry and responds within one business day. ## New York Legal Framework for Securities Law ### Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable with three-pronged reasonableness test Enforceable if reasonable in scope, duration (typically 1-2 years), and geographic area. Courts apply a three-pronged reasonableness test from the BDO Seidman line of cases. Non-competes must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or client relationships, must not impose an undue hardship, and must not be harmful to the public. Courts will partially enforce (blue-pencil) overbroad covenants. ### Tax Considerations New York imposes a corporate franchise tax with rates up to 7.25% on business income, plus alternative bases (capital, fixed dollar minimum). The state requires combined reporting for unitary groups. New York City imposes its own General Corporation Tax (8.85%) and Unincorporated Business Tax (4%) on businesses operating within the five boroughs. ### Filing Requirements Entity mergers and conversions require filing with the New York Department of State. Tax clearance certificates are required for asset purchases (Form AU-196.10). New York City requires separate business filings for city-level taxes. Foreign entities must obtain authority to do business. ### Bulk Sales / Asset Purchases New York repealed its Bulk Sales Act (UCC Article 6), but buyers face successor liability risk under state tax law. The Department of Taxation and Finance can hold acquirers liable for a seller's unpaid taxes if proper tax clearance certificates (Form AU-196.10) are not obtained before closing. ## Other M&A and Securities Services in New York Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions for New York clients and works with securities counsel on securities matters. Alex Lubyansky leads every M&A engagement. [Going Public Attorney in New York](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ny) [Reverse Merger Attorney in New York](https://acquisitionstars.com/reverse-merger-attorney/ny) [M&A Attorney in New York](https://acquisitionstars.com/ma-attorney/ny) ## Ready to Discuss Your New York Deal? 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. ### Request Engagement Assessment We review every transaction inquiry within one business day. --- Source: https://acquisitionstars.com/securities-lawyer/ny Markdown version generated for machine readers. Canonical HTML at the source URL.