Public Companies

In the rapidly changing legal and regulatory environment, public companies and their boards are seeking sophisticated guidance and practical insights to help them manage risk and drive long-term success. Serving as principal corporate governance and securities counsel for 250 public companies, Cooley is the go-to firm for innovative solutions on high-stakes, complex decisions and transactional matters.

Our exceptional public companies and securities law practitioners advise public companies, their boards and board committees on all aspects of corporate governance. We leverage the extensive experience of our former SEC and US attorney’s offices staff members and their key connections, coupled with our expansive internal resources, to provide razor-sharp, cost-effective counsel.

We advise public companies at all stages, from the newly public to large global brands – listed on US and non-US stock exchanges – in a variety of securities and corporate matters. Our deep familiarity with the regulatory landscape enables us to advise our clients quickly and efficiently on complex issues involving shareholders, the SEC, other regulatory agencies and governance advisers. We also serve as public securities thought leaders who continue to drive change in a world of increasing regulation.

Our integrated team has worked together for years across key practices – including capital markets, M&A, ESG & sustainability advisory, tax, executive compensation and litigation – to maximize value for our clients. Additionally, our PCAT subgroup serves as a conduit delivering deep securities law and corporate governance experience across our firm’s platform to provide cross-disciplinary knowledge and real-time guidance to our public company client base. From pre-IPO, through IPO and beyond, our seamless coordination helps us prepare and implement tailored programs to manage every aspect of legal, reputational and operational risk – and ensures our clients receive the best resources and knowledge in any given circumstance. We have a clear view of the issues, practical ways to deal with them and a keen sense of what is “market standard” in this space.