As outside corporate counsel and special securities counsel to U.S. and international public and private companies, we advise boards of directors and their committees on fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance matters. We also serve as special disclosure counsel to issuers, underwriters, trustees, borrowers, lenders, and institutional investors, guiding clients through nuanced securities law aspects of public finance and other capital markets transactions nationwide.
Our core strength lies in our coordinated, multidisciplinary approach. Clark Hill attorneys collaborate across corporate, tax, litigation, restructuring, intellectual property, labor and employment, environmental, and regulatory practices to provide integrated solutions that address both the legal and commercial complexities of capital markets activity. Clark Hill’s breadth of experience allows us to assist clients in accessing capital, structuring transactions, and developing compliance strategies that mitigate risk while maximizing financial opportunities.
By combining sophisticated legal capabilities with a collaborative and cost-effective approach, we offer a compelling alternative to both boutique firms and high-cost national practices. We focus on delivering creative, coordinated solutions that support our clients’ success in complex and evolving capital markets transactions.
Our experience includes:
- Representing issuers and investors in complex debt and equity financings, including public offerings, private placements, and alternative capital-raising structures
- Advising public companies, officers, and directors on SEC reporting, disclosure controls, insider trading policies, and corporate governance best practices
- Serving as securities and disclosure counsel in public finance and other capital markets transactions throughout the United States and across international borders
- Counseling broker-dealers and investment advisers on formation, registration, ongoing compliance, and regulatory enforcement matters involving the SEC, FINRA, and state regulators
- Preparing offering materials, registration statements, and disclosure documents for a variety of capital markets transactions
- Structuring and negotiating underwriting, placement, and other transaction agreements
- Forming and advising private investment funds and registered investment companies
- Designing and implementing capital structures, including preferred equity and debt securities
- Supporting clients in securities-related investigations, enforcement actions, and complex disputes
Clark Hill is committed to delivering pragmatic, forward-looking counsel that aligns legal strategy with our clients’ broader business goals. By combining deep securities and corporate experience with a multidisciplinary team, we help clients navigate complex legal issues, seize market opportunities, and execute transactions efficiently and with confidence.
