Securities and Corporate Governance
Overview
We understand that when a company has questions about whether the securities laws require a certain disclosure in an offering prospectus, or what an independent board committee conducting an investigation needs to do to satisfy its duty of care, they need an answer that is both complete and which comes with practical guidance. So when the lawyers that make up our securities law and corporate governance practice field questions from our clients, they don’t just recite legal principles or cut and paste statutory language – they take the time to carefully consider the question posed and the context in which it is being raised, and formulate an answer that is both complete and includes practical steps tailored to the client’s situation. By sharing with our client the thought process which led to our conclusion, we help it to come away with a clear understanding of the analysis and specific steps that it can take to address its issues.
Furthermore, our advice doesn’t stop with a final memo or single call. Our attorneys take care to understand the issues our clients face, so we can not only answer their questions, but also anticipate and address the issues that aren’t yet known. We help address the conflict of interest before it has ripened. We collaborate with general partners of funds to make it natural for them to view decisions through a fiduciary lens. We take pride in the fact that we are more than a reference tool for these kinds of questions, but rather are our clients’ guides in identifying and handling these important securities law and corporate governance issues.