Jones Walker LLP
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Jones Walker LLP assists clients with corporate governance, securities issues, executive compensation and ESG disclosures. The team is chaired by Alexandra Clark Layfield from Baton Rouge, she advises public and private companies on corporates governance, securities law and corporate law. Co-head Clinton Hansford Smith resides in New Orleans and is well-versed in capital markets, IPOs, shareholder issues and corporate governance. Also part of the New Orleans team, Kelly Simoneaux is the go-to for SEC compliance and disclosure requirements, while Victoria Bagot centers her work on securities disclosures, shared holder activism, corporate governance and ESG matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Victoria Bagot is an outstanding attorney. Extremely reliable and responsive. Highly recommended.’
'Jones Walker’s corporate governance practice provides excellent, research-based advice and offers thoughtful pathways for clients to consider. Its understanding of our industry and the work we do is extensive. We view it as an important extension of our team. Its support strengthens our work and enhances our company’s credibility through sound guidance and careful reviews of our disclosures.'
Key clients
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
- On Semiconductor, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented Southern States Bancshares, Inc. in connection with its $368.4m sale and merger with and into FB Financial Corporation.


