What are 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. Our securities attorneys have extensive experience counseling our clients in a wide array of securities issues, including: Debt and equity financing, Capital formation via both public offerings and private placements, ’34 Act reporting for public companies, directors, officers and other “control” persons, State “blue sky” compliance, Tender offers, Proxy contests

Practices

Corporate & Securities Attorneys

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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