Transactions
We advise on commercial transactions, investments, acquisitions, pre-IPO financings, private placements and public offerings of equity, debt and hybrid securities, and recapitalizations.
Doing Business in Asia
Steve spent 19 years in Asia in a variety of roles -- Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Partner at Paul Hastings, and Group General Counsel at Ping An Group and FWD Insurance. In these roles, he advised overseas and domestic companies doing business in Asia. Now back in the U.S., Steve and the team advise clients who have new or existing business interests in China and other parts of Asia, leveraging extensive knowledge and relationships for their benefit.
Regulatory Compliance
In all jurisdictions, domestic and cross-border regulations are becoming increasingly complex. All enterprises must incorporate regulatory compliance, operational risk management and crisis management into their business plans.
Governance
Investors and regulators expect ever higher standards of governance within an enterprise, starting with a suitable board of directors and including robust policies, procedures, training and accountability. We help clients meet these standards as they evolve.
Contracts
A core responsibility of a company's legal team is to draft, negotiate and administer the contracts that set out the relationships between the company and its customers, suppliers and other counterparties. We help companies negotiate the best possible contracts and develop robust systems for managing them.
IPO Readiness
Whether or not a private company ultimately pursues an initial public offering, most companies view IPO readiness as a necessary step in their development. A company that's prepared for an IPO is more attractive to investors, acquirors, joint venture partners and prospective employees and is more likely to manage regulatory scrutiny successfully. Steve has helped companies prepare for IPOs throughout his career -- at a global investment bank, in private practice and as the general counsel of companies seeking listings on the New York Stock Exchange and other major stock exchanges.