M&A
Leading and managing cross-border M&A, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic alliances (from kickoff to closing to post-closing transitional services)
IPOs & Other Public Offerings
Leading and managing an IPO or other debt and/or equity offerings on US, Hong Kong or European stock exchanges (from kickoff to listing)
Corporate Governance
Implementing and managing effective, industry benchmarked, corporate governance and internal control policies
Compliance
Designing and implementing an industry benchmarked global compliance program (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)/anti-bribery, anti-trust/competition, export controls, whistleblowing, corporate conduct, etc.)
Corporate Policies & Procedures
Developing corporate processes and procedures and holding training sessions for handling recurrent legal issues (supply chain management, deviations from company’s standard terms and conditions, handling warranty/product liability/recall claims, supplier indemnification, stop shipment threats, price increase demands, company law related tasks such as board and shareholder resolutions, intercompany transfer pricing agreements, etc.)
Financing Projects
Managing global, regional or local debt and equity financing projects
Business Transformations/Restructuring
Driving change and restructuring efforts in view of transforming a multi-divisional business into a stand-alone business post spin-off from parent in view of an IPO or other strategic transaction
International Expansions
Transcontinental or intra-continental
Contracts
Assisting senior management with reviewing, negotiating and drafting of key contracts (customer, supplier, distributor, subcontractor, purchase and sale, rental and lease, technology, licenses, maintenance, professional services, cooperation, financing, outsourcing, employment, severance, etc.) under multiple laws (see jurisdictional experience)
Footprint Migration
Leading and managing footprint migration (moving from a high-cost to low-cost countries), including restructuring, plant closures and opening of new facilities (e.g., Western Europe to Eastern Europe; US to Mexico; Western Europe/US to China)
Corporate Transactions
Company formation to dissolution
Corporate Law/Private Company Law
Advising on a wide array of issues relating to private companies
Securities Law/Stock Corporation Law
Advising on a wide array of issues relating to public companies
Disclosure Requirements/Sarbanes Oxley Act
Advising on disclosure requirements for prospectus and public company filings.
Product Liability/Warranty/Recall Claims
Defending customer claims and where applicable, seeking indemnification from supplier(s)
Complex Commercial Transactions
Handling complex multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions, involving multiple stakeholders (e.g., customers, suppliers, JV partners, shareholders, etc.)
Litigation Management
Managing and tracking litigation, arbitration, disputes and claims globally and proactively enforcing company’s rights
Dispute Resolution
Warranty/recall/product liability claims, supplier indemnification, price increase demands, stop shipment threats etc
Antitrust / Competition Issues
Implementing antitrust / competition compliance policy and training; managing government investigations/dawn-raids and preparing defense in connection with allegations of antitrust/competition law infringements
Real Estate Transactions
Greenfield and brownfield projects, commercial leases, sale-leaseback transactions, purchase and sale of land.
Employment & Labor
Employment issues: Headcount reduction, offer letters, employee contracts, collective dismissals, individual separations, severance, employee handbook, etc.
Labor issues: Negotiating with and managing relations with labor unions and works councils
Intellectual Property
Portfolio Management: Management of IP strategy in view of protecting and monetizing IP assets (e.g., pursuit of infringements and licensing agreements, etc.)
IP Litigation: Management of complex IP litigation and disputes, including International Trade Court (ITC) litigation
General Legal and Business Advice
Advising senior management regarding the resolution of a broad range of general business issues, including policy formulation, allocation of resources and achievement of the company’s overarching strategies
Bankruptcy Proceedings
Handling issues relating to US (Chapter 11) and European bankruptcy procedures
Investor Relations
Supporting investor relations activities in connection with an IPO, other public offerings and/or private placements
Information Management
Structuring very large volumes of information
Practical experience with multiple legal systems:
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North America: (US, Canada and Mexico)
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Western Europe (UK, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Spain, Portugal)
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Eastern Europe (Russia, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia)
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Asia (Hong Kong, China, Japan, Singapore, Korea)
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South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay)
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Africa (Morocco, Tunisia and South Africa)
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Middle East (Israel, Dubai, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia)