Our robust securities practice includes representing issuers and underwriters in connection with a wide variety of public equity and debt offerings and exchanges. These transactions include initial, follow-on and secondary public offerings and involve offerings of common stock and warrants, preferred stock, convertible stock, and senior and subordinated notes.
Additionally, we regularly represent issuers and individuals in connection with private offerings of equity and debt securities, including Rule 144A transactions, venture capital seed and mezzanine financing as well as private debt financing.
Federal Court in Texas Blocks Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act
Significant Changes to Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Filing Requirements: What Businesses Need to Know
Making Your First Acquisition? Five Keys to Success
Community Property and the Corporate Transparency Act
Long-Awaited SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Draws Legal Challenges Across the Ideological Spectrum
Looking at CTA Filing Triggers? Don’t Forget the Impact of State Law!
Using Pass-Through Entity Tax Benefits in M&A transactions
Corporate Transparency Act: Steps to File an Initial BOIR
After Federal District Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, FinCEN Responds
Unlocking the Code to a Successful Acquisition of AI Technology
Understanding Universal Proxy Rules and Navigating Increased Shareholder Activism
The Evolving Private Equity Landscape: 2023 in Perspective and Looking Ahead to 2024
Far-Reaching Federal Corporate Transparency Act to Become Effective January 1, 2024
Final Rules Issued Amending SEC Schedules 13D and 13G Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
The New Sell-Side Playbook: Going on Offense
SEC adopts new executive clawback requirements for erroneously awarded compensation
Leveraging the second bite of the apple
What is in a name? Eleventh Circuit holds there is no safe harbor for UCC errors in Florida
R&W Insurance and Contingent Risk Insurance tools to help get M&A transactions completed
Three red flags for sellers in M&A transactions
SEC proposes ESG reporting and disclosure requirements for investment advisers
How to choose a lawyer for the sale of your business
SEC proposes SPAC rules to provide additional investor protections
SEC urges SPACs to include disclosures of conflicts of interest
Key considerations for target companies in a SPAC merger
IRS clarifies employee retention tax credit rules for Q1 and Q2 of 2021
IRS extends filing and payment deadline for individual taxpayers
IRS clarifies legislative changes to the employee retention tax credit
SEC expands private placement availability by easing integration requirements
SEC updates 10-K and 10-Q disclosure requirements – Regulation S-K Items 101, 103 and 105
SEC Tightens Requirements for Shareholder Proposal Rule 14a-8
Diversity-related derivative actions are on the rise, and Corporate America is on edge
SEC takes significant action, expands definition of 'accredited investor'
How to use earnouts in M&A transactions during COVID-19
COVID-related clauses to consider adding to your M&A documents
Practical methods to assure payment and increase collection of accounts receivable during COVID-19
Economic relief opportunities for small businesses during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic: What lenders should know about invoking MAC clauses
Business tips during the Coronavirus outbreak
10 best practices to keep your business healthy during the Coronavirus outbreak
Buying and selling a business: Disclosure schedules and why they matter
Three key elements of good corporate governance
Don’t get caught overlooking boilerplate clauses in commercial contracts
What’s my rate again? Revisiting lending boilerplate as LIBOR expires
What you should do when PE firm offers to buy your business: Part 3
What you should do when PE firm offers to buy your business: Part 2
What you should do when PE firm offers to buy your business: Part 1
Proposed changes to Regulation S-K impacting disclosures
Why service level agreements are key for provider longevity and customer satisfaction
SEC adopts new procedure for confidential treatment requests and extensions
Remember to update your Form 8-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 10-K cover pages
Shoring up the PBGC’s insurance program for multiemployer plans: An update
California takes another run at regulating virtual currencies
Beware the tail of the dog: 5 tips in dealing with employee benefits in mergers and acquisitions
What’s the current landscape for CFTC cryptocurrency regulation?
Is venture debt right for your start-up or growth-stage company?
Private equity’s top ten issues for the next president
Key considerations for representation and warranty insurance
Proposed changes to Section 2704 could spur tax increase for owners of closely held businesses
Can a futures brokerage firm pay trailing commissions to an inactive AP or his estate?
CFTC rule change brings record-keeping relief for commodity dealers and end-users
UCC update: Revisions to Missouri’s UCC Articles 4A and 9
Mural copyrights: Yes, it’s a thing! Don’t end up with paint on your face
CCPA: The next horizon for M&A deals in California and beyond
AT&T rings Justice's bell: What the AT&T-Time Warner merger decision means for health care
IRS gets upper hand in S corporation compensation audits
Cannabis industry taps REITs to draw financing
Tax basis: The key to reducing gain on sale or deducting asset purchases
FINRA forces firms into the weeds on security policies
Cybersecurity liability: Delaware has good news for directors
Investing in cannabis? Industry presents unique considerations
Lender Policies and Procedures for Subpoenas, Summons and Third-Party Demand Requests
Thompson Coburn Welcomes 2024 Fall Associates
Jennifer Post Named to Los Angeles Business Journal's LA500 for 2024
Simran Bindra Discusses Benefits of Bridge Loans in Commercial Real Estate
TC Attorneys Cover SEC Climate Rule’s Unique Legal Hurdles for Law360
Michael Rosenblum Discusses Tax Implications for Cannabis Move to Schedule III
Michael Rosenblum Discusses Cannabis Net Lease Risk to Landlords
Michael Rosenblum Named to Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles for 2024
Michele Kloeppel, Fred Strasheim Named to M&A POWER List
Journal Publishes SEC Rules Update by David Kaufman, Nabil Al-Khaled
David Kaufman, Nathan Viehl Discuss Reddit’s Initial Stock Performance
David Kaufman Discusses Truth Social Trading Debut with NY Post
Ruthanne Hammett Named as Leading Woman in Secured Finance
Simran Bindra Discusses State of Commercial Real Estate Post-Silicon Valley Bank
Nathan Viehl Discusses Expected Increase of Software Services Private Equity Deals
Dallas Associate Jerica Steward Selected for U.S. Bank Spotlight on Talent Program
Lee Podair and Mona Patel Discuss Electronic Bills of Lading Under the UCC
Michele Kloeppel Recognized in 2024 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
David Kaufman and Nathan Viehl Discuss Key Factors for Sellers’ Focus in M&A Transactions
Nathan Viehl Discusses Potential Regulatory Risks for Private Equity Firms
Thompson Coburn Attorneys Contribute to ABA Book on Commercial Lending Law
Kayla Siam Honored with Atlas Award from Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Industry Coverage: David Kaufman Discusses Shein IPO
Jennifer Post Discusses Strength of Firm Culture with OurWeekly LA
David Kaufman Discusses Reasons Behind Stock Drops in Fashion IPO Market
David Kaufman and Nathan Viehl Discuss Tips on Leverage When Selling Your Business
Partner Susan Fisher Named a Top 50 Attorney of Dallas by Attorney Intel
Jennifer Post authors Law360 article on venture lending as a solution to down equity markets
Post Included in Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 for 2023
ABF Journal turns to Jennifer Post for current trends and opportunities in venture debt
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA
The ABF Journal podcast calls on Dan Ford for LIBOR transition details
Thompson Coburn represents Maxim Partners in its blockbuster $610M sale of Zesty Paws
Thompson Coburn combines with Hahn & Hessen, expands to New York
Jennifer Post talks to Business Insider about startup considerations before going public
Corporate and securities partner Susan Fisher joins Thompson Coburn in Dallas
Jennifer Post honored among 2021 influential women attorneys in Los Angeles
Health care litigator Mackenzie Wallace joins Thompson Coburn in Dallas
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2021
Brent Trame named a 2020 BTI Client Service All-Star
Congratulations to our 2021 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyers of the Year’ and ‘Ones to Watch’
Tom Minogue to receive ICON Award from Missouri Lawyers Media
Rick Reibman named managing partner of Thompson Coburn’s Chicago office
Jennifer Post included in ‘Top Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles’ list for 2020
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2020
Thompson Coburn announces leadership Succession Plan
Jennifer Post named to LA500 for 2019
Thompson Coburn presents ‘Secrets of the Firewalkers’ at the 2019 CLOC Institute
Jessica Gordon, Jennifer Post named Most Influential Women Lawyers in LA for 2019
Jennifer Post named among the ‘Most Influential Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles’ for 2019
Thompson Coburn Management Committee welcomes Jennifer Post
Rabo AgriFinance, Thompson Coburn recognized in Top Legal Innovation Awards
Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Thompson Coburn attorneys to speak at Digital Hollywood
Helen B. Kim, Jennifer Post named Most Influential Women Lawyers in LA for 2018
Helen B. Kim, Jennifer Post named among the ‘Most Influential Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles’
Thompson Coburn earns 12 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Emily Wang Murphy named as co-chair of 28th Annual Lawyers Have Heart
LA Business Journal honors Helen Kim and Jennifer Post
Thompson Coburn congratulates Bob Chapman of Barry-Wehmiller on best CEO honor
Thompson Coburn named among top 30 law firms for client service
Justin Newman named to Law Bulletin’s distinguished ‘40 Under 40’ list
Emily Wang Murphy appointed to Lawyers Have Heart board
Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Two Thompson Coburn attorneys tapped for St. Louis Magazine’s 2016 ‘Power List’
Congratulations to our 2017 ‘Lawyers of the Year’
Matt Hafter joins corporate practice in Chicago
Associates, patent agent join Thompson Coburn in Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis
A merger story: Tom Minogue and Jack Musgrave discuss 20 years as Thompson Coburn
Thompson Coburn attorneys detail the difficulty in prosecuting spoofers
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2016
Thompson Coburn assists with merger of St. Louis Minority Business Council, Regional Chamber
Congratulations to our 8 ‘Lawyers of the Year’
25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA
Tom Minogue named chair of University of Missouri-St. Louis board
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2015
Thompson Coburn earns eight national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Margie Krumholz co-authors chapter on leasing commercial vessels
Congratulations to our 15 St. Louis ‘Lawyers of the Year’
Sixth Circuit rules cows can be leased
Cherie Stephens Bock selected for 2014-2015 class of Leadership St. Louis
27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA
Kevin Young joins Thompson Coburn's corporate practice in Chicago
UMSL Research & Innovation Week to feature Tom Schlafly presentation
Higher education attorney Aaron D. Lacey joins Thompson Coburn
Thompson Coburn drafts UCC legislation in Missouri
Thompson Coburn closes acquisition of Lion’s Choice restaurants
David Kaufman presents West LegalEdcenter® webinar on SEC repeal of general solicitation rules
David Kaufman covers top trends from 2013 InvestMidwest
David Kaufman joins Thompson Coburn as a partner
Bob Wallace article: Fiscal-cliff-style negotiations fall flat in the sports world, too
19 Thompson Coburn partners named 2013 St. Louis Lawyers of the Year
Tom Minogue represents the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 50th anniversary ad campaign
Thompson Coburn leads Federal Signal’s $110 million sale of FSTech to 3M
Explorers Club honors Benjamin Hulsey with President’s Medal at NYC dinner
Thompson Coburn partner Tom Litz receives national honor for client service
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Barry serves as an advisor to publicly held and private companies as well as individuals involved in all types of complex transactions. Barry serves as an advisor to publicly held and private companies as well a... |
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Benjamin is a corporate advisor and business strategist for a wide variety of privately-held businesses, manufacturers, financial institutions, and nonprofits. Benjamin is a corporate advisor and business strategist for a wide variety ... |
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Los Angeles
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Jon represents mid-sized, closely held businesses and their owners in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, retail sales and professional servic... Jon represents mid-sized, closely held businesses and their owners in a var... |
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Chicago
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David is Co-Chair of the Firm's national Corporate and Securities Practice Group. David is Co-Chair of the Firm's national Corporate and Securities Practice ... |
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St. Louis
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Michele is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group and serves on the Firm's Management Committee. Michele is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group a... |
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St. Louis
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Sarah advises corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities law compliance, corporate governance and general business counseling. Sarah advises corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities law... |
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St. Louis
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Tom is Co-Chair of Thompson Coburn LLP's Corporate Department. Tom is Co-Chair of Thompson Coburn LLP's Corporate Department. |
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St. Louis
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Greg represents clients in mergers and acquisitions and sophisticated securities offerings, and offers advice on the wide range of regulatory and compliance issues affect... Greg represents clients in mergers and acquisitions and sophisticated secur... |
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Chicago
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Jeff serves a diverse segment of real estate clients by offering a 360-degree approach to achieving their objectives. Jeff serves a diverse segment of real estate clients by offering a 360-degr... |
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St. Louis
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Tom is the former Chair of Thompson Coburn, where for 20 years he led the Firm through a period of growth and nationwide expansion. Tom is the former Chair of Thompson Coburn, where for 20 years he led the F... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Clients have consistently praised Emily for her "practical, common sense solutions" and "natural instincts" for deal flow. Clients have consistently praised Emily for her "practical, common sense so... |
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Chicago
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Experienced with both real estate transactions and litigation, Justin uses a hybrid approach in representing purchasers, sellers, landlords, tenants, owners, operators, l... Experienced with both real estate transactions and litigation, Justin uses ... |
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St. Louis
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Greg counsels entrepreneurs, investment advisors and major institutional investors on a wide range of securities offerings and transactions while providing comprehensive ... Greg counsels entrepreneurs, investment advisors and major institutional in... |
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Chicago
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Backed by a 30-plus-year career on the legal and regulatory side of financial markets, Rick is an insightful advisor to trading firms, brokerage firms, trade execution fi... Backed by a 30-plus-year career on the legal and regulatory side of financi... |
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St. Louis
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Chris is a valued strategic partner to emerging companies and the institutions and individuals that invest in them. Chris is a valued strategic partner to emerging companies and the instituti... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Ray is a member of the Corporate and Securities, Government Contracts and Tax practice groups. Ray is a member of the Corporate and Securities, Government Contracts and T... |
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St. Louis
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Brent helps his clients navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other significant corporate transactions from initial negotiation through exec... Brent helps his clients navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions,... |
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Chicago
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Nathan advises both buyers and sellers in a range of sophisticated M&A transactions, including private equity and strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and leveraged ... Nathan advises both buyers and sellers in a range of sophisticated M&A ... |
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Described by one client as a highly effective "legal quarterback," Kevin handles a wide range of transactional and governance matters for corporate clients and financial ... Described by one client as a highly effective "legal quarterback," Kevin ha... |
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