Overview
International and domestic industries of all types have harnessed the extensive legal experience and business acumen of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell’s team of corporate and securities attorneys for more than 90 years. Whether clients are entrepreneurs launching new endeavors or established Fortune 500 corporations entering into complex transactions or striving to meet government regulations, Locke Lord’s corporate attorneys have the know-how and the vision to successfully tackle their corporate and transactional concerns.
Our attorneys regularly represent both publicly traded entities and private concerns and are qualified to develop strategic solutions to corporate issues in any industry. The firm’s corporate practice spans a wide range of industries, including insurance and financial services, energy, entertainment and media, chemical and mining, electronics, technology and biotechnology, manufacturing and distribution, maritime, marine terminal development, shipping and transportation, real estate, health care and education. Many of our attorneys have direct work experience or many years of involvement in the industries in which they focus, and we draw upon the skills of our colleagues in the tax, ERISA, intellectual property, labor and employment, environmental and litigation practice areas.
Locke Lord’s reputation for responsiveness and business judgment is top-notch, and we are known for our outstanding client service. From advising clients on best practices for corporate governance to handling a billion dollar tender offer, our corporate attorneys collaborate with attorneys from other practice areas to give clients the benefit of our many years of experience without the cost of unnecessary manpower. Our aggressive, timely approach and creative solutions help clients solve short-term problems and meet long-term goals.
We work with clients to structure, negotiate and close virtually any type of corporate or finance transaction. We regularly represent publicly held entities in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting and general corporate matters. We also represent issuers and investment banking firms in public and private financings and in franchise and distribution. Our attorneys are skilled at technology transactions and dealings within the film, television and sports arenas.
In today’s often chaotic atmosphere of corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and mergers, Locke Lord has a firm, steady grasp of the legal, political, and economic issues our clients face. Our extensive experience, coupled with our practical team-oriented approach, enables us to maximize value in virtually any transaction for our clients during all phases of corporate development. We build strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and demonstrate unmatched loyalty in our service.