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We’re the legal team your competitors wish they had. We provide strategic advice to public companies, startups, and entrepreneurs navigating securities law, M&A, and capital markets, and we help our clients solve their most complex problems — backed by decades of Wall Street experience and a track record of transactions that move businesses forward.
- 20+ Years in corporate & securities law
- $20.6M PIPE closed with the Ekso reverse merger
- $8M+ Raised for Laylo across two rounds
- 2 Offices in New York & Los Angeles
Our services
We support the full lifecycle of businesses from early stage ventures to seasoned businesses and public companies across some of the most complex industries, including artificial intelligence, technology, music & entertainment, crypto, biotech, telecom and robotics.
The FSA Difference
When matters demand more than traditional legal support, our deep technical expertise and strategic judgment help solve the hardest problems and carry complex, multifaceted projects across the finish line.
We stay small enough to know every client personally. If you're looking for counsel who bring big Wall Street expertise with a personal touch, welcome to the club, we’re happy to have you.
Let’s chatSEC Representation & Public Company Advisory
We represent Nasdaq and other exchange-listed companies through every phase of public life: disclosure, proxy season, comment letters and the governance calls in between.
Learn more 02Capital Raising & Private Equity
From friends-and-family rounds to nine-figure institutional raises, we structure deals that close, on either side of the table.
Learn more 03Going Public
The traditional roadmap to the public markets is often broken, expensive, and outdated. We cut through the noise of IPOs, SPACs, and Reg A+ to map out a path that actually fits your business, ensuring your debut is defined by your strategy — not by unnecessary investment bank fees or obsolete regulatory theater.
Learn more 04Mergers & Acquisitions
Buyers, sellers and targets, from tuck-in acquisitions to transformative mergers. We negotiate the terms that matter and draft agreements that hold up.
Learn more 05Startups & Emerging Companies
Formation, founder equity, first hires, first contracts and first institutional money: a legal foundation that scales with you.
Learn more 06Crowdfunding & Regulation A Offerings
Reg CF, Reg A+ (Tier 1 and Tier 2) and Reg D offerings through crowdfunding platforms, structured to raise well and stay compliant.
Learn more 07Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets: protected, licensed and enforced, including where IP meets financing and M&A.
Learn more 08Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Token launches, digital asset offerings, exchanges and DeFi, structured across SEC, CFTC, FinCEN and state rules.
Learn more 09Commercial Litigation Related Services
Contract, partnership, IP and securities disputes: pre-litigation strategy and resolution grounded in the business context.
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Our clients
Our client roster spans the full business lifecycle, from scrappy pre-revenue founders and emerging ventures to the executives and boards of NYSE and Nasdaq-listed corporations.
Startups & emerging companies
We represent the entrepreneurs building the future, from first equity split to first institutional round.
Public companies & issuers
Sophisticated counsel for the executives and boards of NYSE and Nasdaq-listed corporations.
Investors & funds
We represent the investors who back growth-stage teams, on either side of the table.
We apply a practical business perspective to everything we work on.
- 01We know how companies operate, and what it takes to make them grow.
- 02We deep-dive into the latest market dynamics, the competitive landscape, and the industry as a whole.
- 03We are your legal partners through and through and we solve problems together.
Our results
About case study
Taking a leading U.S. podcast network public through a first-of-its-kind subsidiary spin-out and direct listing on Nasdaq. The transaction required coordinating a highly complex, multi-step corporate restructuring, SEC registration, and simultaneous financial and governance processes, all closing in sync.
Learn moreResult
- Successful direct listing on Nasdaq (PODC)
- First pure-play public podcast company in the U.S.
- $6M increase in net equity post-listing
- Full debt elimination through conversion and repayment
- Creation of a new investment category in public markets
Why clients chose us
Behind this deal was a carefully engineered structure, not a standard process. We coordinated multiple legal, financial, and regulatory layers into one controlled, precise execution.
About case study
Advised Laylo on two strategic private investment rounds totaling $8M+, both led by Eldridge Industries. The transactions involved venture capital structuring, SEC readiness (Form S-1), and coordination across legal, financial, and governance processes during a period of rapid growth.
Learn moreResult
- $8M+ raised across two rounds (2021–2022)
- Led by Eldridge Industries with a high-profile investor syndicate
- 5x+ growth in creator base and platform scaling
- Prepared for potential public markets (SEC Form S-1)
- Strengthened position in the creator economy
Why clients chose us
We combine expertise in venture financing and securities law with a strategic approach to growth, delivering precise, coordinated execution at every stage.
About case study
Advised PN Med Group, Inc. on a complex reverse merger with Ekso Bionics, Inc., structured as an alternative public offering with a simultaneous $20.6M private placement (PIPE), split-off of legacy operations, and full corporate reorganization. The transaction enabled Ekso Bionics to access U.S. public markets and scale its medical robotics technology.
Learn moreResult
- Successful reverse merger and public market entry (Nasdaq: EKSO)
- $20.6M raised through concurrent PIPE financing
- Full separation of legacy business and clean corporate structure
- Debt-free, fully capitalized public company post-closing
- Positioned for large-scale growth in medical and robotics sectors
Why clients chose us
We manage complex, multi-layered transactions end to end, combining expertise in public offerings, M&A, and securities law to deliver seamless execution.
Our team
Jonathan R. Shechter
Sasha Ablovatskiy
Arthur Lee
David Boag
And our other strategic legal partners.
Testimonials
FSA provided exceptional legal guidance throughout our corporate financing process. Their team demonstrated deep expertise in securities law and ensured smooth execution at every stage.Ekso Bionics
A highly skilled corporate law firm with a strong business mindset. They combine legal precision with a practical understanding of how companies grow and operate.Ekso Bionics
Foley's knowledge of SEC reporting and public company obligations is impressive. They provide precise, practical legal advice that we can rely on.PodcastOne
We are lawyers, we actually really care and love what we do, and it makes all the difference.
Questions, answered
Where are your offices located?
Our New York office is at 641 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022. We also have a presence in Los Angeles.
Where do you serve?
We represent companies and investors across the United States from our New York and Los Angeles offices, and work with international clients accessing U.S. capital markets.
What types of clients do you serve?
Founders and early-stage companies, high-growth private companies, Nasdaq and other exchange-listed public companies, and the investors and funds that back them.
What industries do you serve?
Technology, fintech, biotech and medical devices, media and entertainment, consumer and retail, and digital assets, among others.
What are your fee structures?
We tailor fees to the engagement. Ask us about the structure that fits your matter when you get in touch.
How can we help you?
A partner reviews every inquiry and replies within one business day.
- Address641 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022
- Phone(212) 335-0465
- Email[email protected]