Corporate Finance, Governance & Securities

Securities

Foster Swift attorneys have extensive experience representing issuers, underwriters, and lenders in offerings of debt, equity, and other financial instruments. Our clients range from start-ups to small cap publicly-traded companies. From venture capital financing and private placements to IPOs, our attorneys have the skills and experience required to meet your needs.

Our attorneys frequently advise on numerous federal and state laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Michigan Uniform Securities Act (2002), and the rules of various stock exchanges, including the NYSE and NASDAQ.

Specifically, some of our areas of expertise include:

Private Placements
Registered Offerings
Blue Sky Compliance
Broker/Dealer Registrations and Compliance
SEC Filings, including registration statements and Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
Proxy Solicitations
Investment Advisor Registration and Compliance

Corporate Governance

The demands of proper corporate governance have increased in recent years. Foster Swift attorneys regularly advise public and private companies, boards of directors, and executive officers regarding the entire spectrum of corporate governance issues, including fiduciary duties, shareholder relations, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Specifically, some of our areas of expertise include:

Fiduciary Duties
Conflicts of Interest
Shareholder Proposals
Articles and Bylaws
Boards of Directors Nominations
Audit Committee Oversight Duties
Internal Controls
Compensation Committee Duties and SEC Compliance
Shareholder Relations

Foster Swift has been named a Tier 1 firm in Corporate Governance Law in Lansing by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018. 2019, 2020 and 2021.