SPAC Attorney in Colorado

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Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on spac attorney matters across Colorado.

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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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SPAC Attorney Practice in Colorado

Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on spac attorney matters across Colorado. 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.

Colorado Transaction Considerations

  • Colorado's legalized cannabis industry creates unique M&A considerations, as state-licensed cannabis businesses cannot be acquired by entities with certain disqualifying ownership or criminal history
  • The Colorado Public Utilities Commission must approve acquisitions of regulated utilities, telecommunications providers, and certain energy companies
  • Colorado's 2022 non-compete reforms require specific notice and disclosure at the time of signing, and violations carry penalties of $5,000 per affected worker

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Colorado Legal Framework for SPAC & Business Combination Law

Non-Compete Agreements

Restricted by an annually adjusted salary threshold ($130,014 in 2026) under C.R.S. 8-2-113. Sale-of-business exception applies.

Highly restricted under Colorado Revised Statutes Section 8-2-113 (amended 2022). Non-competes are void unless the restricted party earns above a salary threshold ($130,014 in 2026, adjusted annually). Non-solicitation agreements require a lower threshold ($78,008.40 in 2026). An exception exists for non-competes in connection with the sale of a business. Employers must provide notice of the covenant in a separate document at or before the time the agreement is signed.

Tax Considerations

Colorado imposes a flat 4.4% corporate income tax based on federal taxable income. The state follows a single-factor sales apportionment formula. Colorado has adopted market-based sourcing for service revenue. Buyers should verify Colorado-specific treatment of Section 338(h)(10) elections and asset step-up provisions.

Filing Requirements

Entity mergers and conversions must be filed with the Colorado Secretary of State. Annual reports are required for all Colorado entities. Businesses operating in regulated industries (cannabis, energy, insurance) require separate approvals.

Bulk Sales / Asset Purchases

Colorado has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). Buyers should still request a tax clearance from the Colorado Department of Revenue, as successor liability for unpaid sales and withholding taxes can attach to asset purchasers.

Other M&A and Securities Services in Colorado

Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions for Colorado 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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