Our data security lawyers advise businesses on information protection and risk management programs, vendor management, disclosure requirements, employee training, and cyber incident planning and response.We advise private companies through all stages of development and capital-raising activities, from startup financing to business combinations to private placements.We advise companies on corporate governance and board affairs, including director duties and obligations and their relationships with shareholders, especially during transactions or shareholder disputes.We guide clients in compliance with public reporting and proxy obligations and ongoing SEC disclosure obligations. Our Securities lawyers advise companies, investment advisers, distributors, broker-dealers, and other service providers, as well as independent directors of investment companies, on complex capital markets transactions and securities reporting requirements.Our experience representing both funds and sellers enables us to see transactions from all sides and create tax-efficient structures that align the risk and reward to the goals of each side. and international investment, tax, and employee benefits laws. We keep clients informed and advise them on ever-changing regulatory and compliance issues arising under U.S. In the Private Equity area, we advise private equity groups, venture capital firms, hedge funds, and other funds, managers, and investors on the structuring, formation, taxation, and regulation of all types of investment funds.Ballard Spahr's merger with Lindquist & Vennum, a recognized leader in middle market deal making, further enhanced our transactional capabilities across industries. We often act as transactional coordinators and collaborate within our team to address tax, intellectual property, environmental, employment, employee benefits, real estate, antitrust, and other implications. Our M&A lawyers structure, negotiate, and close transactions for buyers, sellers, and related parties, including funds and institutional investors.
We know when to aggressively advocate a position and when to recommend a creative compromise that gets the deal closed quickly and still accomplishes our client's ultimate objectives. With more than 180 attorneys in offices across the country, Ballard Spahr has the national practice depth and talent to handle the most challenging and complex business law challenges.
In this era of rapid technological advances, we pay close attention to security concerns and advise on safeguarding information and compliance with ever-changing regulatory requirements. Then we guide them to the most effective execution of business initiatives within the legal and regulatory parameters of their financial and investment activities.
We work with them as strategic partners-taking the time to learn the intricacies of their businesses and understand their short- and long-term goals, position in the marketplace, and tolerance for risk. Our clients range from innovative start-ups and funds to Fortune 100 companies-and many have been with us since their beginnings. Our attorneys' industry perspective, knowledge of regulatory regimes and agencies, and legal skill enable them to identify and address issues before they become obstacles. From entity formation, capital raising, and regulatory compliance to sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, and other liquidity events, our business and transactions legal work spans corporate life cycles and industries. We provide practical advice to businesses on the best legal framework for operations, investments, regulatory compliance, and special initiatives. The corporate attorneys at Ballard Spahr work with clients of all sizes and stages of maturity to negotiate, structure, and complete transactions that improve competitive position, add value, and sustain growth.
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