KJK’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group focuses on the entire life cycle of our clients’ businesses, including formation and capitalization of start-up companies, day-to-day business needs, private equity funds and independent sponsors, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructurings and recapitalizations, and succession planning for closely held businesses.
We assist our clients with a wide range of matters, including:
- Counseling on corporate governance and structure
- Advising on shareholder agreements
- Negotiating contracts with customers, suppliers and distributors
- Drafting confidentiality agreements
- Dealing with government agencies on regulatory matters
Legal Services
- Business Succession Planning
- Business Contracts
- Contract Preparation, Negotiation & Compliance
- Distribution & Supply Agreements
- Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Governance & Board Counseling
- Domestic & International Joint Ventures
- Labor & Employment
- Employment & Consulting Agreements
- Equity Compensation Plans
- Executive Compensation
- Fund Formation & Capitalization
- Fund Formation Capabilities
- Recapitalizations
- General Counsel Services
- Intellectual Property
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Roll-Up Transactions
- Private Equity
- Securities
- Primary & Secondary Public Transactions
- Private Placements
- Securities Compliance
- Securities Litigation
- Securities Offerings & Private Equity Financing
- Shareholder, Operating & Partnership Agreements
- Tender Offers & Proxy Contests
- Venture Capital
- Workouts & Restructurings
Corporate & Securities Practice Group
Securities Attorneys
KJK’s Securities attorneys are known for their hands-on in-house counsel approach. We represent companies of all sizes ranging from start-ups seeking angel investors to large, publicly traded companies.
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Global Lawyer
When critical issues arise around the world, our clients can rest easy knowing that they have access to highquality legal counsel from these market leaders, including complimentary 30-minute initial consultations. Let KJK’s membership in Meritas give you confidence that your interests at home and abroad will be given the same attention as your KJK matters.
Private Equity
KJK has significant experience representing private equity firms in both managing their investments and in handling day-to-day matters as general counsel to portfolio companies.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
KJK’s Corporate attorneys have handled billions of dollars in acquisitions and sales of companies in a range of industries, including aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, technology, retail and more.
CRITICAL BUSINESS CONTRACTS
KJK’s outsourced General Counsel services include negotiation of corporate contracts, including consulting agreements, licensing agreements, terms and conditions, master service agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
Public Companies
KJK’s Securities team regularly represents publicly traded companies in all aspects of their business, including preparing and filing disclosure statements, defending against proxy contests and representing shareholders in going-private transactions.
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Board Meeting Attendance
Including a trusted legal advisor at your board meetings is invaluable. One of our Corporate attorneys will attend these meetings to provide a fresh perspective, flag critical legal issues or serve as an impartial mediator for board discussions. We freely and happily participate in your organization’s board meetings, help set the agenda and facilitate the governance process.
Corporate & Securities
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ATTORNEYS
Steven C. Bersticker
CO-CHAIR
Kevin T. O'Connor
OF COUNSEL
Christopher J. Hubbert
CO-CHAIR
Jessica L. Wiedemann
OF COUNSEL
Demetrius J. Robinson
PARTNER
Samir B. Dahman
PARTNER
Jon J. Pinney
MANAGING PARTNER
Alex E. Jones
PARTNER
Peggy S. Beistel
Associate
Steven C. Bersticker
Partner
Charles H. Bolton
Transaction Analyst
Samantha M. Cira
Associate
Samir B. Dahman
Partner In Charge Columbus
Christopher G. Herrel
Associate
Christopher J. Hubbert
Partner
Ari H. Jaffe
Of Counsel
Alex E. Jones
Partner
Steven A. Marrer
Partner
Maribeth Meluch
Partner
Scott A. Norcross
Partner
Kevin T. O’Connor
Of Counsel
Jon J. Pinney
Managing Partner
Paige M. Rabatin
Associate
Alan M. Rauss
Partner
Demetrius J. Robinson
Partner
James J. Scherer
Associate
Emily L. Stoerkel
Associate
Theodore C. Theofrastous
Partner
Matthew T. Viola
Partner
Jessica L. Wiedemann
Of Counsel
Andrew J. Wilber
Partner
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