Corporate
Keeping Business Moving Forward in Every Market
Tactics and strategies may change in bull and bear markets, but the core structure of doing business remains the same. Even in the most challenging economies, gaining access to capital markets, finding the right investment opportunities, structuring deals and navigating changing regulations are key to keeping businesses on track.
From their inception to growth to becoming established players in the global economy, corporations require counseling that provides a balanced blend of legal experience, market knowledge, foresight, common sense and innovation. Manatt is uniquely positioned to handle every phase of development—and maximize every opportunity—throughout the life cycle of an enterprise.
A Savvy and Experienced Partner in Business
Manatt’s Corporate Practice helps public and private, domestic and international corporations manage every aspect of their business. Our team not only brings to the table the strength of insightful legal counsel, but practical hands-on industry experience as well. Our attorneys have served as executives and in-house counsel with financial institutions, major insurers, large venture capital funds, global infrastructure developers and a variety of technology companies. For our clients, it means we bring sound business judgment to our counsel on issues from capital markets to corporate governance.
Our attorneys serve as general counsel for many clients, advising them on legal issues encountered in everyday business operations. In heavily regulated industries such as energy, financial services and banking, healthcare, insurance, and real estate, we understand the nuances of continually evolving regulations and have deep relationships with state and federal regulators. Our in-depth knowledge and experience allow us to anticipate every hurdle and opportunity your business will face as you move forward.
Companies of all sizes also turn to Manatt for help with complex operational, finance and transactional matters, such as:
Business and Joint Venture Formation and Structuring. Strategic partnerships are key to the growth of many companies. Our group designs joint ventures and strategic alliances that foster the development of key business goals and relationships for our clients. We develop solutions that balance the tax, liability, interrelated business, competitive technology, and intellectual property issues of all parties in order to achieve the most favorable results for the companies we represent.
Capital Markets. Helping businesses find and secure the cash they need to grow and operate is the focus of our Capital Markets Group. Whether involving equity, debt, or hybrid securities, we find and structure solutions through a comprehensive approach to financing transactions for industries such as consumer products, energy, entertainment, financial services, healthcare, real estate, and technology.
Corporate Compliance and Governance. For companies of all sizes, Manatt handles the highly regulated, complex public reporting process for daily, quarterly, and annual due diligence. Additionally, we represent boards of directors and special committees of public companies in many sensitive situations, including “interested” transactions, option investigations, executive succession planning, financial restatements, proxy contests, shareholder activism and hostile takeovers.
Mergers & Acquisitions. Whether it’s businesses looking to expand and accelerate market penetration or companies seeking buyers, our M&A lawyers work closely with transaction teams to turn opportunities into deals that work for all parties. On either side of the table, our strategic business advisors help you evaluate the risks and rewards of any potential transaction, and solve problems that may arise during the course of negotiations or execution.
Private Equity. We represent funds, investors, and portfolio companies in private equity transactions ranging from billion-dollar acquisitions to middle-market deals. We work with all stages, from fund formation to investment transactions to dispositions in the public and private marketplace. We understand how our private equity clients think and operate, and work with them as business partners.
Venture Capital and Emerging Companies. Manatt represents emerging and high-growth companies in industries such as entertainment, healthcare, life sciences, and technology. For start-ups and high-growth companies—as well as the venture capital funds, investment banks and strategic investors that serve them—we offer a high level of deal-making experience combined with strategic thinking and regulatory insight.
The strength and prominence of Manatt’s Corporate Practice are also reflected in professional honors we have received. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Manatt’s Corporate Practice in the top tier of law firms nationally. Additionally, four of our corporate attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America.