New SBA Rule on Small Business Size and Status Recertification and Its Impact on GovCon M&A

A new SBA rule on small business size and status recertification was issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in December 2024, consolidating its requirements into a single regulation codified at 13 CFR 125.12. Because of the far-reaching implications of this new rule, the SBA is delaying the implementation of certain provisions until January 17, 2026. Both buyers and sellers considering a M&A transaction involving an affected small business entity have ample incentive to get a deal done in 2025 so that required recertifications can be made before that date.
February 29, 2024- Partner Peter Fish to Speak at GovCon Series Panel Discussion: Joint Ventures Evolution – Part 2

Who & What: Reston Law Group Partner Peter Fish will provide legal insights as a member of a panel discussion on GovCon Joint Ventures. Joining Mr. Fish in the panel discussion will be Randy Clarke (President and CEO, Synertex LLC), Dan Larson (Partner, Gross Mendelsohn), Daniela Gregoire (Vice President, M&T Bank), and Valerie Spencer (Director of […]
October 19, 2023- Partner Peter Fish to Speak at GovCon Series Panel Discussion: Joint Ventures

October 19, 2023 GovCon Series: Joint Ventures Who & What: Reston Law Group Partner Peter Fish will provide legal insights as a member of a panel discussion on GovCon Joint Ventures. Joining Mr. Fish in the panel discussion will be Randy Clarke (President and CEO, Synertex LLC), Dan Larson (Partner, Gross Mendelsohn), Daniela Gregoire (Vice President, […]
Congratulations to Reston Law client DarkStar Intelligence, LLC on its acquisition of Academy Solutions Group, LLC

Congratulations to Reston Law client DarkStar Intelligence, LLC on its acquisition of Academy Solutions Group, LLC Congratulations to Reston Law client DarkStar Intelligence, LLC on its acquisition of Academy Solutions Group, LLC. You can learn more about the completed transaction here. Reston Law Partners Kevin Learned and Peter Fish represented DarkStar in the transaction.
Congratulations to Reston Law client Oliver Technology Corporation on its acquisition of Lawgix Services, LLC

Congratulations to Reston Law client Oliver Technology Corporation on its acquisition of Lawgix Services, LLC Congratulations to Reston Law client Oliver Technology Corporation on its acquisition of Lawgix Services, LLC. You can learn more about the completed transaction here. Reston Law Partners Kevin Learned and Peter Fish represented Oliver in the transaction.
Feb. 28, 2023-Partner Peter Fish to Participate in Webinar Devoted to New SBA Certification Program for Veteran Owned Small Businesses

Reston Law Group Partner Peter Fish will be a presenting speaker and panelist for the Strafford webinar titled “Federal Government Contracts: New SBA Certification Program for Veteran Owned Small Businesses” on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. This webinar will provide an overview of the rule changes implementing the new […]
December 7, 2022- Partner Peter Fish to Join Panel Discussion: Joint Ventures, and Avoiding Common Pitfalls

December 7, 2022 GovCon Series: Avoiding the Common Pitfalls – The Ins & Outs of Joint Ventures Who & What: Peter Fish of McMahon, Welch & Learned, PC (predecessor of Reston Law Group, LLP), is participating in a panel discussion with Randy Clarke of Synertex, LLC, and Joey Musmar of MillerMusmar CPAs, regarding Joint Ventures, and Avoiding […]
MWL Partners Peter Fish and Kevin Learned to Present Seminar on Unique Issues in GovCon M&A at Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Event

MWL Partners Peter Fish and Kevin Learned will be the featured speakers at the next event organized by the GovCon Committee of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce being held between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the offices of Unanet in Dulles, Virginia. In their presentation, titled “Unique Issues in GovCon M&A Transactions, ” Mr. Fish and […]
MWL Partners Peter Fish and Kevin Learned to Present Seminar on Unique Issues in GovCon M&A at Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Event

MWL Partners Peter Fish and Kevin Learned will be the featured speakers at the next event organized by the GovCon Committee of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce being held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the offices of Unanet in Dulles, Virginia. In their presentation, titled “Unique Issues in GovCon M&A Transactions, ” Mr. […]
Lewis Rhodes, a Senior Government Contracts / Litigation Attorney Joins MWL as Counsel

McMahon, Welch and Learned, PLLC is proud to announce the addition of Lewis Rhodes, a senior government contracts and litigation attorney, as Counsel to the firm, effective September 1, 2021. Mr. Rhodes has over seventeen years of legal experience representing government contractors on all aspects of government contracting law and commercial disputes. Having began his […]