FSB is able to advise public and private companies in connection with a wide range of securities law compliance and securities transactional matters.  In addition, our attorneys have experience in representing fund sponsors and investors in a wide array of investment vehicles, including private equity funds, fund of funds, and venture capital investments across a broad range of industries.  Our expertise includes the following areas:

Public Companies:

• SEC reporting requirements
• Proxy solicitations
• Corporate governance matters
• Public offerings of debt and equity
• Acquisition programs

Private Companies:

• Developing structures
• Financing solutions
• Private offerings/PIPES

Investment Advisors:

• Compliance with SEC/NASD registration requirements
• Governance matters
• Documentation and advise on investments

Private Equity Funds:

• Fund formation - US and offshore vehicles
• Fund offering documentation and offering compliance
• Counseling clients on operations and distribution
• Evaluation of investment opportunities
• Exit strategies

Venture Capital Funds:

• Formation and related issues
• Initial stock issuances – traditional preferred stock financings and recapitalization financings