Crowne Point Capital Markets

Is Your Company Truly Ready to Go Public?

Going public is one of the most significant milestones a company can reach. Yet without the right Capital Markets Counsel guiding every step, even a well-positioned business can stumble. This includes facing regulatory missteps, costly tax surprises, and missed wealth-building opportunities.

At Crowne Point Tax & Wealth Counsel, we provide strategic capital markets legal counsel that bridges the gap between securities law compliance and tax-smart financial planning.

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What Is Capital Markets Counsel and Why Does It Matter?

Capital Markets Counsel refers to the legal and advisory support that guides a company through the complex process of offering securities to the public or private investors. A qualified capital markets attorney does far more than file paperwork. They structure transactions to protect founders and shareholders, ensure full compliance with SEC regulations, and create a foundation for long-term wealth preservation.

At Crowne Point Tax & Wealth Counsel, our capital markets law firm approach combines legal rigour with proactive tax strategy. We help business owners nationwide avoid the costly errors that arise when legal counsel and financial planning operate in silos.

“The stakes are too high for anything less than integrated expertise. .”

Our Core Offerings

Our Capital Markets Attorney Services

We provide end-to-end securities law counsel across the full spectrum of capital-raising pathways. Each service is delivered with both legal precision and tax-strategic insight.

1. S-1 Registration

The S-1 is the SEC’s primary registration statement for companies seeking to conduct an initial public offering. Our IPO legal counsel team works with you to prepare and file a compliant, compelling S-1 that satisfies SEC requirements while accurately representing your business to prospective investors.

2. Reg D Private Offering

Regulation D allows companies to raise capital from accredited investors without full SEC registration. It is a powerful tool for startups and growth-stage businesses that are not yet ready for a public IPO but need to raise significant capital quickly and efficiently.

3. Reg A+ Offering

Regulation A+ enables companies to raise up to $75 million per year from both accredited and non-accredited investors — a true mini-IPO pathway. It provides a more accessible route to public capital markets without the full regulatory burden of a traditional IPO.

4. Reg CF (Crowdfunding)

Regulation Crowdfunding allows eligible companies to raise up to $5 million per year from the public via SEC-registered crowdfunding platforms. It opens capital formation to a broader investor base whilst maintaining a structured compliance framework.

5. Underwriter Representation

When investment banks and broker-dealer firms underwrite public offerings, they require experienced securities counsel to protect their interests throughout the transaction. At Crowne Point Capital Markets, we represent underwriters in IPOs, follow-on offerings, and other capital markets transactions — providing the rigorous legal support that sophisticated financial institutions demand.

Reviewing and negotiating underwriting agreements and terms
Conducting underwriter due diligence on issuer filings and disclosures
Advising on liability exposure under Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act
Negotiating lock-up agreements and green shoe / over-allotment options

6. QSBS & Tax Planning

Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code offers one of the most powerful tax incentives available to startup founders and early investors — the potential to exclude up to 100% of capital gains on the sale of qualifying small business stock (QSBS), subject to a $10 million or 10x basis cap.

Your company qualifies as a Qualified Small Business under IRC §1202
Equity grants and stock issuances are structured to maximise exclusion eligibility
Investor documentation meets QSBS holding period and issuance requirements
QSBS stacking strategies are considered where applicable

Why Crowne Point?

Global Asset Protection

Global asset protection remains a critical, highly effective facet of advanced wealth management. We frequently look beyond US borders to secure your long-term legacy through distinct structural advantages.

Unrivalled Jurisdictional Stability

New Zealand offers a premier global jurisdiction for establishing offshore asset protection trusts.

Impenetrable Asset Defense

Intelligently structure international trusts to shield lucrative pre-IPO shares from domestic litigation.

Insulated Wealth Retention

Ensure assets remain completely untouched by hostile claims before and after your liquidity event.

Responsibilities & Representation

Our responsibilities as your securities counsel encompass advising on offering types, drafting registration statements, managing SEC reviews, and implementing pre-IPO tax strategies.

Who Do We Represent?

Founders & Executives

Planning an IPO with substantial equity compensation.

Growth Startups

Seeking Reg D, Reg A+, or Reg CF capital raises.

Family Offices

Early-stage investors with QSBS positions to protect.

Underwriters

Investment banks leading public/private offerings.

The Crowne Point Difference

Why Choose Crowne Point Tax & Wealth Counsel?

There is no shortage of capital markets law firms. What makes Crowne Point Tax & Wealth Counsel different is the integration of legal and financial expertise under one roof.

Dual-Licensed Formidability

Secure an elite tax strategist and IPO Attorney in one, providing a highly unique fusion of deep tax mastery and aggressive securities law.

Active Wealth Engineering

Your Capital Market Counsel does not just passively file paperwork; we actively engineer your comprehensive wealth preservation.

Dual-Purpose Strategy

Our consulting guarantees that every single legal manoeuvre is simultaneously a brilliant tax move.

Sophisticated Perspective

Choose Legal Counsel who views your business through a complex, multi-dimensional lens to protect your assets.

National Reach, Global Expertise

We deliver world-class legal and tax strategies to clients across the country and beyond.

Methodology

Our Proven Process

Our methodology as your trusted attorney is systematic, transparent, and ruthlessly effective.

Free Strategy Session

Our methodology as your trusted attorney is systematic, transparent, and ruthlessly effective.

Custom Planning Blueprint

We deliver a tailored pre-IPO tax and legal strategy identifying the key opportunities and risks specific to your situation.

Legal Structuring & Docs

We handle all offering documentation, registration filings, and entity structuring with precision.

Tax Strategy Execution

We implement pre-IPO tax planning strategies, including QSBS planning, charitable vehicles, and equity timing analysis.

Ongoing Compliance

We remain available for post-IPO securities compliance, annual reporting, and evolving tax planning needs.

Client Success

The Impact of Coordinated Counsel

Hear from the founders, families, and professionals who trust us to navigate their complexity.

“Before working with Crowne Point, my CPA and my corporate attorney never spoke. Nik’s team designed our pre-IPO trust architecture while simultaneously handling our QSBS modeling. The difference in having one quarterback for both tax and legal is immeasurable.”

Tech Founder & CEO

Silicon Valley / Manhattan

“We were considering a standard DAF, but Crowne Point introduced us to a Charitable LLC structure. They not only formed the entity but modeled the deduction stacking and handled the 990 compliance. It gave our family complete control over our philanthropic legacy.”

Director, Family Office

Short Hills, NJ

“Selling a business is stressful enough without having to translate tax implications to your legal team. The Deferred Sales Trust they structured deferred millions in capital gains, and they stayed on to advise us long after the closing.”

Exited Business Owner

Scarsdale, NY

Clarity & Insight

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I engage a capital markets attorney?

The earlier, the better. Engaging a capital markets attorney 12 to 24 months before your planned offering allows time for pre-IPO tax planning, equity restructuring, and QSBS optimisation — strategies that lose their effectiveness once the IPO process formally begins.

What is QSBS and how does it benefit IPO founders?

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) under IRC §1202 allows founders and early investors to exclude up to 100% of capital gains on the sale of qualifying stock, subject to holding period and eligibility requirements. Proper planning before an IPO can result in multi-million-dollar tax savings.

What pre-IPO tax planning strategies should I consider?

Key pre-IPO consulting strategies include QSBS planning, charitable remainder trusts, donor-advised fund contributions, Opportunity Zone deferrals, trust structures to shift pre-IPO appreciation, and state tax residency planning. All must be implemented before the IPO event to be effective.

What is the difference between Reg D, Reg A+, and a traditional IPO?

A traditional IPO requires full SEC registration via S-1 and is open to all investors. Reg D allows private raises from accredited investors only. Reg A+ is a middle path, raising up to $75 million from both accredited and non-accredited investors with lighter disclosure requirements than a full IPO.

Location

Serving Clients Nationwide & Locally

While we serve business owners and founders across the country through digital consultation, our primary offices are firmly rooted to support local enterprises as well.

Crowne Point Tax & Wealth Counsel

600 Lake St Ste D, Ramsey, NJ 07446, United States