Public Companies & Governance

Overview

We combine knowledge of securities regulation, governance best practices, and growing investor disclosure demands to provide legal and tactical advice in acute situations and on an ongoing basis. More than 60 public companies, ranging from newly public small-cap companies to mature Fortune 100 companies, rely on us for advice complying with SEC and stock exchange requirements. We provide counsel on fiduciary issues, complex management transitions, and shareholder activism efforts, including disclosure related to environmental, social, and governance issues. We add value to public company clients by leveraging our significant resources, helping clients benchmark their governance practices, and offering professionals with deep subject matter knowledge.

Public Companies & Governance

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Faegre Drinker Advises Graebel Companies in Business Combination with Reside Worldwide

Faegre Drinker Advises Radian in Sale of its Real Estate Services and Agreement to Sell its Title Businesses

England & Wales Litigation Brief — 2026 Mid-Year Update

DOJ Returns to Targeted Second Request Investigations, Publishes Model Timing Agreement

Revlon Duties: What Directors Should Consider During the Sale of a Company

Ratification of Defective Corporate Acts: An Overview

Advance Notice Bylaws and Proxy Contests: A Balancing Act

Strategically Focused, Financially Driver – Inside the InMotion Ventures Reset

Tips to Build a Successful Corporate Venture Building (CVB) Program

Navigating the 2026 Annual Report and Proxy Season - Webinar

Insights

England & Wales Litigation Brief — 2026 Mid-Year Update

DOJ Returns to Targeted Second Request Investigations, Publishes Model Timing Agreement

Revlon Duties: What Directors Should Consider During the Sale of a Company

Ratification of Defective Corporate Acts: An Overview

Advance Notice Bylaws and Proxy Contests: A Balancing Act

Supreme Court Closes the Door on Private Suits under Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Manifold Ousted: How English Law Enabled BP's Boardroom Coup

New Nasdaq 23/5 Rule and Its Potential Impact on Confidentially Marketed Public Offerings

SEC Proposes Amendments Governing Registered Offerings Related to Form N-2 and Preemption of State Securities Law Registration

SEC Proposes Dramatic Changes to Public Company Reporting Framework

Events

Past Events

Strategically Focused, Financially Driver – Inside the InMotion Ventures Reset

Tips to Build a Successful Corporate Venture Building (CVB) Program

Counseling Creatives: Lessons Learned from Recent Deals Around Social Media, Name, Image and Likeness, Real Estate and More

Public Company Perspectives: Considerations for IPOs and Small Caps

Navigating the 2026 Annual Report and Proxy Season - Webinar

News

Faegre Drinker Advises Graebel Companies in Business Combination with Reside Worldwide

Faegre Drinker Advises Radian in Sale of its Real Estate Services and Agreement to Sell its Title Businesses

Faegre Drinker Advises Pentair in $1.4 Billion Acquisition of Taco Group Holdings

Minnesota Lawyer Recognizes Richard Bennett and Kelly Fermoyle as 2026 ‘Up & Coming Attorneys’

Faegre Drinker Advises Underwriter of AI Company Ouster's $200 Million Public Offering

Faegre Drinker Advises Mama's Creations on $100 Million Public Offering

Trevor Belden and James Strickland Named Indiana Lawyer ‘Leadership in Law’ Honorees

Eli Isaacs Honored With M&A Advisor’s 2026 ‘Emerging Leaders’ Award

Faegre Drinker Represents Teva Pharmaceutical in its Agreement to Acquire Emalex Biosciences

Faegre Drinker Serves as Counsel for Financial Advisor to Capstone Green Energy Holdings in $112.5 Million Investment

Experience

Our Experience

Faegre Drinker Advises Mama's Creations on $100 Million Public Offering

Faegre Drinker Advises Underwriter of AI Company Ouster's $200 Million Public Offering

Atomera Inc. Completes $25 Million Registered Direct Offering

Teva Pharmaceutical Completes Agreement to Acquire Emalex Biosciences

Faegre Drinker Serves as Counsel for Financial Advisor to Capstone Green Energy Holdings in $112.5 Million Investment

Surmodics Inc. Agrees to $627M Acquisition by GTCR

Meet The Team

Meet The Team

Amy C. Seidel

Michael B. Abbott

Sheremy R. Anderson

Joseph B. Andolina

Rupert HW Barnes

David W. Barrett

Trevor J. Belden

Tessa W. Bell

Richard H. Bennett

Jim Birge

Janelle Blankenship

J. Jeffrey Brown

W. Morgan Burns

Megan Bender Center

Michael K. Coddington

Joshua L. Colburn

Steven J. Conley

Brian S. Fennerty

Anne E. Fischesser

Griffin D. Foster

Mihajlo Gasic

Robert S. Goldstein

Jared A. Hershberg

Adam P. Hertzke

Andrew G. Humphrey

Eli M. Isaacs

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