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    Securities & Capital Markets

    We provide sophisticated, hands-on counsel to public companies navigating the complex and constantly changing rules for accessing capital markets and acquiring businesses.

    Overview

    Every geography and financial instrument follows its own regulatory requirements. We guide clients through all aspects of securities law and corporate finance in diverse industries and markets, both U.S. and international. Whether considering a public offering, or private placement; equity, debt, or convertible securities financing; or seeking advice with respect to corporate governance, securities compliance, or disclosure matters, our knowledgeable and experienced team provides the guidance clients need.

    In recent years, we have worked as lead counsel on more than 200 public offerings and more than 800 private placements, raising billions of dollars.

    Representative Experience

    • Constellation Brands, Inc.: Represented a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits in its $4 billion strategic equity investment in Canopy Growth Corp., a publicly traded Canadian corporation
    • Merck KGaA: Represented a leading science and technology company in connection with the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary, EMD Performance Materials Semiconductor Services Corp., with Intermolecular, Inc.
    • Minim Inc.: Represented the developer of smart software-driven communications products in its registered public offering of ten million shares of common stock
    • TEGNA Inc.: Represented a leading publicly traded broadcast, digital media, and marketing services company in numerous strategic transactions, including its $740M acquisition of television stations from Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
    • Bruker Corporation: Represented an American manufacturer of proprietary life sciences systems in numerous corporate transactions. 
    • Corning Incorporated: Represented an American multinational technology company that specializes in glass, ceramics, and related materials and technologies, with respect to SEC periodic reporting, disclosure compliance and corporate governance.

    Recognition

    • Named a Tier 1 firm in Chicago for Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation, and in Boston and Rochester for Litigation - Securities, by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2023
    • Named one of the 32 most trusted firms for M&A according to the “2022 Dauntless Dealmakers” report by BTI Consulting Group
    • Awarded Deal of the Year for multiple transactions in recent years by various sources, including The Deal, the Association for Corporate Growth, and the M&A Advisor
    • Recognized as a leader in middle-market mergers, acquisitions, and buyouts by Legal 500 in 2022
    • Named as a leading firm in Corporate/M&A by Chambers in 2022
    • Over half of our corporate partners and counsel were recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, and The Best Lawyers in America© 2022–2023 as leading attorneys in the field

    Our Team

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    • John C. Partigan

      Partner
      Team Leader, Securities
      • Washington Dc
      • Office:202.585.8535
      • jpartigan@nixonpeabody.com
      John C. Partigan
    • Kelly D. Babson

      Partner
      • Boston
      • Office:617.345.1036
      • kdbabson@nixonpeabody.com
      Kelly D. Babson
    • Richard F. Langan, Jr.

      Partner
      • New York
      • Office:212.940.3140
      • rlangan@nixonpeabody.com
      Richard F. Langan, Jr.
    • David R. Brown

      Partner / Office Managing Partner, Chicago
      • Chicago
      • Office:312.977.4426
      • drbrown@nixonpeabody.com
      David R. Brown
    • Lloyd H. Spencer

      Partner
      • Washington Dc
      • Office:202.585.8303
      • lspencer@nixonpeabody.com
      Lloyd H. Spencer
    • Pierce Haesung Han

      Partner
      • Washington Dc
      • Office:202.585.8139
      • phan@nixonpeabody.com
      Pierce Haesung Han
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