Jackson Walker represents Repros Therapeutics in $23.6 million PIPE financing        JW represents ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (ATPG) in public offering of convertible perpetual preferred stock with liquidation preference of $172.5 million         JW represents Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (AXAS) in $100 million stock offering          JW represents HealthTronics, Inc. (HTRN) in $250 million sale by tender offer         JW represents ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (ATPG) in its simultaneous public offering of $108 million of common stock and 144A offering of $140 million of convertible preferred stock        JW represents NuStar Energy L.P. (NS) in $45 million stock purchase acquisition         JW represents Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) in a $400 million syndicated loan         JW represents Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (AXAS) in the formation of a joint venture to develop acreage in the Eagle Ford Shale         JW handles U.S. securities work in relation to the $45 million public offering of Edleun Group, Inc. (TSX-V: EDU)         JW represents Royal Holdings Services Ltd. (RHSL) in $41 million stock purchase         JW represents a financial institution in a public offering of $100 million common stock and concurrent private placement of $25 million of preferred stock         JW represents ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (ATPG) in its $1.5 billion secured high yield debt offering     

Public Companies and Securities

Legal regulations for public companies have never been more complex. With the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002 and the ongoing laws and regulations issued in its wake, matters such as raising capital, buying and selling companies, shareholder relations, corporate governance, executive compensation, and disclosure and filing requirements have become ever more complicated and difficult.

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When it comes to legal counsel, public companies must rely on seasoned expertise that provides them the particularized attention and responsiveness they deserve. But that does not mean they must turn to oversized law firms that are not responsive to clients' budgetary goals.

At Jackson Walker, we have the experience and deep knowledge to handle the full spectrum of legal issues faced by public companies. We act as partners with our clients to provide uniquely tailored and highly responsive service. We also are attuned to the budgetary concerns faced by many public companies during difficult economic times and in an increasingly expensive regulatory environment. In addition to our guidance on corporate and securities matters, we also bring together attorneys from the more than 40 practice areas in the firm to provide our clients with expert counsel in related matters ranging from taxation to ERISA to litigation.

What We Do:

• Registered securities offerings
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Going-private transactions
• Management buy-outs and other leveraged buy-outs
• Corporate governance
• Executive compensation
• Advise board and board committees regarding fiduciary duties
• Securities law and stock exchange compliance

Industries We Represent:

• Energy
• Healthcare
• Technology
• Telecommunications
• Defense
• Insurance
• Banking and finance
• Manufacturing
• National and regional investment banking firms
• Real estate and construction
• Restaurant
• Retailing
• Publishing
• Media
• Bottling and distribution of alcoholic and other beverages

Securities Offerings

We regularly handle public and private securities offerings by public companies. We represent issuers and underwriters in initial public offerings and follow-on offerings of a variety of equity, debt and convertible securities, including:

• Registered offerings under the Securities Act of 1933
• Offerings under Rule 144A, Regulation D and Regulation S and PIPE transactions
• Offerings of master limited partnerships, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other hybrid entities
• Consolidation and roll-up transactions
• Rescission offers
• Securitizations
• Exchange offers

Corporate Governance and Related Matters

Our attorneys have extensive experience in corporate governance, executive compensation, securities laws compliance, and a wide variety of other corporate and securities matters. We regularly advise public companies on the following matters:

• Filings under SEC regulations, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks
• National securities exchange rules compliance
• Executive compensation matters and equity award practices
• Corporate governance matters such as risk management practices, insider trading policies, board and management structures, governance "best practices," and fiduciary duties
• Shareholder relations matters such as rights plans, shareholder meetings, proxy solicitations, and proxy contests
• Reporting and short-swing profits issues under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Regulation FD matters, press releases, and other communications to the public and research analysts
• Special investigations involving matters such as accounting or disclosure issues, SEC enforcement actions, and defense of whistleblower claims

Our Approach

At Jackson Walker, we have the capacity to handle all aspects of complicated transactions for our clients, from the initial stages through closing documentation. And for many of our clients, we provide a long-term partnership service, providing day-to-day advice on the full range of general corporate matters. In this way, we can tailor our approach to each client's unique needs.