The public company advisory practice at Goodwin is spearheaded by David Lynn, while Jonathan Hecht leads the SEC Enforcement team. The firm is known for its expertise in advising public companies in the technology, food and beverage, life sciences, financial services and pharmaceutical industries. The team is well-versed in securities regulatory matters, SEC reporting and compliance and other corporate governance mandates. Lynn is sought out by companies, boards of directors and underwriters for corporate governance and securities issues, including SEC reporting and disclosure requirements and shareholder proposals. As a former SEC official, Hecht excels in handling matters related to federal securities law and regulations. Both practitioners are based in Washington DC.
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‘Goodwin delivers big law firm resources with a small law firm feel - they have deep benches of talented attorneys that have a problem-solving mindset. ’
‘Knowledgeable team with best in the business advice.’
‘David Lynn is a top notch securities lawyer and an excellent counselor.’
Key clients
- UDR, Inc.
- The Chemours Company
- Vontier Corporation
- Constellation Energy Corporation
- MP Materials Corp.
- J & J Snack Foods Corp.
Practice head
David Lynn; Jonathan Hecht