Our team includes former SEC attorneys with firsthand insight into disclosure expectations and regulatory priorities. We use this experience to guide public companies through complex reporting and governance questions.
Our Public Company Advisory practice provides comprehensive counsel to U.S. and non-U.S. public companies on the array of securities, compliance, corporate governance and regulatory matters they face. Comprising market-leading attorneys across Willkie's transactional and litigation platforms, including former SEC officials and other senior government lawyers, our team combines deep knowledge of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape with strategic insight and practical understanding of how businesses function on a day-to-day basis.
Our clients—ranging from newly-public growth companies to established Fortune 500 enterprises and multinationals—rely on us as both technical and strategic advisors. Rather than merely guide clients disclosure requirements, we provide strategic advice on not only reporting and disclosure requirements, but also regulatory compliance, complex transactions, shareholder relations and proposals, and crisis management. Our timely, practical counsel is informed by our industry-specific intelligence, enabling our public company attorneys to deliver tailored insights that turn compliance into competitive advantage.
What Sets Us Apart
We track SEC rulemaking, market trends, and guidelines to help clients navigate evolving requirements. Our analysis focuses on practical implications for reporting and compliance.
We help clients anticipate regulatory changes and emerging risks early. Our approach supports preparation, informed decision making, and smoother compliance across reporting cycles.
We have advised public companies through market volatility, investigations, and sensitive disclosure events. Our team offers steady, practical judgment when regulatory pressure increases.
With offices in key US and European markets, we help multinational public companies manage global governance and disclosure demands. Our team coordinates consistent compliance across jurisdictions.
We advise public companies across industries on governance and reporting issues shaped by their business realities. Our work reflects the regulatory landscape of each sector.
Our Core Services
Comprehensive Reporting & Disclosure
- SEC periodic reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) with strategic disclosure optimization
- Proxy statement preparation with shareholder engagement focus
- Earnings releases and investor communication coordination
- Non-GAAP metrics and Regulation G compliance
Corporate Governance Excellence
- Board composition and effectiveness optimization
- Committee charter development and best practices implementation
- Director onboarding, evaluation, and succession planning
- Fiduciary duty guidance in complex situations
Transactional Support
- Public offerings and private placements
- Share repurchase programs and dividend policies
- M&A transaction governance and special committee representation
- SPAC transactions and de-SPAC processes
Shareholder Relations and Proposals
- Comprehensive preparedness programs
- Shareholder proposal analysis and response
- Engagement with proxy advisory firms and institutional investors
Regulatory Strategy & Enforcement
- SEC examination and investigation response
- Comment letter processes and staff dialogue
- Enforcement action defense and resolution
- Regulatory policy analysis and advocacy
