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Corporate Advisory
Navigating Complex US Securities Laws and Corporate Governance Requirements
With the evolving landscape of US securities laws and corporate governance demands, public companies around the world rely on SJKP LLP for strategic advice and compliance assistance. We guide companies through regulatory complexities, ensuring they meet US listing requirements and remain compliant with ever-changing laws. Our approach combines deep knowledge of federal securities laws with practical business insight, allowing clients to achieve both regulatory compliance and long-term strategic growth.
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1. Corporate Advisory Overview: Expert Legal Guidance for Public Companies
SJKP LLP provides expert legal counsel to both US and non-US public companies. Our team assists with day-to-day compliance, crisis management, shareholder activism, executive compensation, and other specialized matters, ensuring clients stay informed and ahead of the evolving regulatory and governance landscape. We also advise companies across industries and markets, tailoring our approach to the unique challenges faced by each client.
Comprehensive Support for Global Public Companies
Our lawyers act as trusted advisors to public companies listed in the US and abroad. We provide ongoing guidance on governance, reporting, and disclosure requirements, while helping boards and executives anticipate legal and market risks. By integrating global perspectives with US legal standards, we ensure that clients can operate confidently in multiple jurisdictions.
2. Corporate Advisory on Securities Laws: Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes
Navigating the US Securities Exchange Act and related regulatory frameworks can be challenging for public companies. We advise clients on materiality and disclosure determinations, insider trading policies, and SEC filings, ensuring that they remain compliant and avoid potential legal pitfalls. Our counsel also extends to Reg FD (Fair Disclosure) obligations and the preparation of periodic reports such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
SEC Filings and Materiality Assessments
Our team supports clients in drafting and reviewing SEC filings to ensure accuracy and compliance. We help determine what information is material and requires disclosure, reducing the risk of enforcement actions or shareholder lawsuits. We also advise on safe harbor rules, forward-looking statements, and disclosure controls, enabling companies to communicate transparently while protecting themselves from liability.
3. Corporate Advisory on Corporate Governance: Board Leadership & Investor Relations
We provide guidance on corporate governance best practices, helping boards of directors meet the demands of shareholders, institutional investors, and regulators. From director independence to executive pay and shareholder proposals, we ensure that our clients maintain effective governance structures and positive stakeholder relations. Our advice takes into account evolving investor expectations, including ESG priorities and proxy advisory firm recommendations.
Proxy Statement Review and Shareholder Engagement
SJKP LLP helps public companies with proxy statement reviews, ensuring compliance with SEC requirements and best practices. We provide strategic advice on shareholder engagement, including the management of shareholder proposals, activism campaigns, and governance challenges. Our guidance enables boards to build transparent relationships with investors while minimizing the risk of negative proxy advisor recommendations.
4. Corporate Advisory on Shareholder Activism: Addressing Concerns and Interests
We provide counsel on shareholder activism and other investor relations matters, helping companies respond to demands from activist shareholders while safeguarding corporate strategy. Our team advises on communication strategies, negotiation frameworks, and defensive measures to ensure that management and boards remain focused on long-term objectives.
Strategic Responses to Activist Investors
Our lawyers help companies prepare for and respond to activist campaigns by analyzing shareholder positions, drafting engagement plans, and developing litigation or settlement strategies. We also assist in designing governance reforms and disclosure practices that reduce vulnerability to activist challenges. By balancing investor concerns with corporate priorities, we enable companies to protect their strategies while preserving shareholder trust.
5. Corporate Advisory on Crisis Management: Strategic Response to Challenges
SJKP LLP assists public companies in crisis management, helping them navigate regulatory investigations, shareholder activism, financial distress, or reputational crises. Our multidisciplinary team develops tailored strategies to protect client reputation and mitigate operational and financial risks.
Managing Investigations and Reputation Risks
We advise clients on responding to SEC or DOJ investigations, internal audits, and whistleblower complaints. Our services include developing disclosure strategies, managing litigation risks, and engaging with regulators. We also guide companies on crisis communications and reputational management, ensuring transparency while minimizing long-term damage.
6. Corporate Advisory on SEC Compliance: Navigating Filing & Regulatory Rules
Our team guides clients through the SEC comment letter process and other securities-related regulatory requirements. We advise on filing obligations, disclosures, insider trading policies, and compliance with Federal Securities Laws, including Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and Section 16 reporting.
Comment Letters and Disclosure Obligations
We assist clients in drafting responses to SEC comment letters and addressing staff inquiries. Our lawyers ensure that disclosures meet the highest standards of accuracy and transparency, reducing the likelihood of enforcement actions. We also help design robust disclosure controls and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
7. Corporate Advisory on Executive Compensation: Aligning with Shareholder Interests
SJKP LLP advises companies on structuring executive compensation packages that align with shareholder interests and regulatory requirements. We assist with stock options, performance-based incentives, and long-term compensation strategies that balance talent retention with governance expectations.
Structuring Performance-Based Incentives
Our lawyers design executive compensation programs that withstand investor and regulatory scrutiny. We advise on clawback policies, say-on-pay votes, and evolving SEC disclosure requirements. By ensuring that compensation practices align with shareholder expectations, we help companies maintain investor confidence while rewarding strong leadership.
8. Corporate Advisory on M&A: Navigating Acquisitions of Public Companies
We advise on M&A transactions involving public companies, helping clients navigate regulatory hurdles, secure SEC approval, and ensure compliance with securities laws. Our integrated team of M&A and securities lawyers delivers comprehensive support at every stage of a transaction.
Ensuring Transactional and Regulatory Compliance
We guide clients through due diligence, antitrust reviews, and securities law compliance in public M&A deals. Our lawyers help manage disclosure obligations, tender offer rules, and shareholder communications. By coordinating legal and financial strategies, we enable clients to close transactions smoothly and meet strategic objectives.
9. Corporate Advisory on Regulatory Compliance: Meeting Legal Standards
SJKP LLP provides ongoing support to public companies in complying with federal securities regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense (DoD) rules, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions requirements. We ensure that companies meet all applicable legal and regulatory standards while maintaining operational flexibility.
FCPA, FAR, and DoD Compliance Oversight
Our team advises on anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance under the FCPA, government contracting obligations under FAR, and defense-related regulations under DoD requirements. We also guide companies on sanctions compliance under OFAC rules, ensuring that cross-border operations are conducted legally and responsibly.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
