Routinely involved in advising public company clients and Fortune 500 companies on significant policy and transactional matters, Hogan Lovells US LLP is able to handle day-to-day corporate governance practices, securities law compliance, and SEC reporting. Praised for fielding a team of ‘dedicated attorneys that specialize solely in this subject area’, the practice is well-placed to represent clients across the life sciences, healthcare, tech and manufacturing sectors. At the helm sits John Beckman who is noted for his focus on securities regulation and corporate governance, frequently representing public companies in connection with shareholder interactions. Elsewhere in the team, Alan Dye is sought after for his expertise in all aspects of securities law compliance, while senior associate Weston Gaines is experienced in SEC reporting and securities law compliance. All practitioners mentioned are based in Washington DC.

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Testimonials

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'The firm has dedicated attorneys that specialize solely in this subject area and are not corporate generalists. They also bring substantial SEC experience and expertise to the table, on the corp fin side.'
'The firm has the capability to act in an activist scenario, which is unusual for firms with a securities and governance practice headquartered in Washington DC.'
‘John Beckman brings a wealth of experience and the ability to execute to the table. His sound counsel can be relied upon in a myriad of securities and governance scenarios. He has a significant reputation which he has earned with decades of dedication to his practice.'
'Brendan Oldham is a seasoned senior associate with strong client skills and excellent technical acumen.’
‘Deep knowledge, very accessible.’
‘John Beckman and Weston Gaines are our contacts. They go above and beyond to provide practical, prompt advice and counsel.’

Key clients

3M Company
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Bristol Myers Squibb Co.
Dell Technologies Inc.
Equifax Inc.
Ford Motor Company
Ingredion
Invivyd Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Mallinckrodt plc
Papa John’s International, Inc.
PPG Industries
SecureWorks
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
Walmart Inc.

Work highlights

Advised Abercrombie & Fitch and its board of directors on governance matters and an internal investigation related to alleged sexual misconduct by the company’s former CEO.
Advised Advance Auto Parts, Inc., Equifax Inc., Ford Motor Company, Papa John’s International, Inc., NVR, Inc., and Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. on various SEC reporting developments in the reporting period, including rapidly changing business conditions, impacts arising from the international conflicts, global inflation, rising interest rates, and potential U.S. Government shutdown.
Acted for the Independent directors of Orthofix Medical Inc. in its decision to terminate its CEO, CFO, and General Counsel for inappropriate and offensive conduct following an internal investigation.