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Leading global law firm delivering practical, integrated legal solutions worldwide.
King & Spalding is a global law firm delivering practical, high-quality legal guidance across corporate, finance, governance, and disputes. With offices worldwide, the firm serves corporate clients, financial institutions, governments, and other organizations, offering integrated teams and sector-focused capabilities in energy, life sciences, technology, real estate, and infrastructure. The firm emphasizes client-centered service, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and helping clients navigate complex transactions, regulatory matters, and high-stakes disputes while managing risk.
To deliver practical, high-quality legal guidance through collaborative, industry-savvy teams that understand clients' business needs and help them achieve their goals while managing risk and regulatory challenges.
What we offer
Capital Markets
Facilitating diverse capital-raising transactions for issuers and underwriters.
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Comprehensive support for investment activities from fund formation to exit strategies.
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Comprehensive fund financing solutions ensuring liquidity and flexibility for clients.
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Expert guidance for public companies on governance, transactions, and regulatory compliance.
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Provides comprehensive legal guidance on global energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring successful execution and compliance.
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Capital markets
Legal representation for issuers, underwriters and sellers in public and private securities offerings, including IPOs, follow-ons, ADRs convertible and high-yield financings.
Energy and infrastructure project finance
Counsel on development, financing, construction and operation of energy, power, LNG, renewables, mining and infrastructure projects, including cross‑border project structuring and technical/geopolitical advisory.
Fund finance
Advisory on specialized financing for investment funds and managers, including subscription credit facilities, NAV financing, GP financing, back‑leverage, hybrid and structured note arrangements under NY and English law.
Investment funds and asset management
End‑to‑end legal services for fund formation, regulatory compliance, investor relations, financing and exits for private equity, real estate, hedge, venture capital and other institutional funds.
Public company governance and securities compliance
Guidance for public companies and boards on governance, SEC and exchange reporting, disclosure and ESG, capital markets transactions, M&A and activism defense.
More information about our offering
Capital Markets
Represent issuers, sellers and underwriters in public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, collaborating with M&A, Private Equity and Finance groups to support capital-raising transactions including IPOs, follow-ons, private placements, and more.
- Lead IPOs and Follow-OnsExpertly manages initial and follow-on public offerings, maximizing capital access for clients.
- Enhance Equity ManagementGuide clients in managing their equity and liabilities to optimize financial health.
- Facilitate Private PlacementsProvide strategic advice and execution support for private placements to enhance funding solutions.
- Facilitate ADR TransactionsProvide expert guidance on American Depositary Shares, ensuring compliance and maximizing investor accessibility.
- Facilitate High-Yield FinancingProvide critical insights and guidance on high-yield debt transactions to attract investors.
- Optimize Shelf RegistrationsAssists clients in managing shelf registrations for streamlined access to capital.
- Assist with Convertible DebtSupport clients in structuring convertible debt offerings, enabling flexible financing options.
- Support Spin-Off TransactionsExpert guidance through the complexities of spin-off transactions to optimize corporate structure.
- Manage Tracking StockAssist clients with the complexity of tracking stock transactions for investor transparency.
- Facilitate Tender OffersProvides comprehensive support and advice on managing tender offers and consents.
Investment Funds and Asset Management
Represents leading private fund sponsors, managers and placement agents through the complete lifecycle of investment activities, including fund formation, regulatory compliance, financing, structuring leveraged acquisitions and other investments, and ongoing representation.
- Facilitate Fund CreationOur team assists in navigating the complexities of fund formation, tailored to the specific market needs of each client.
- Maximize Exit OpportunitiesOur team guides clients in implementing exit strategies that maximize value through careful planning and market insights.
- Execute Strategic AcquisitionsWe provide comprehensive support for structuring leveraged buyouts and investments, enhancing transaction success.
- Secure Strategic FinancingExpertise in negotiating and structuring financing for various investment vehicles ensures optimal funding solutions.
- Ensure Regulatory AdherenceOur team navigates the intricacies of regulatory landscapes to help clients remain compliant with applicable laws.
- Navigate Global TransactionsOur team has the expertise to handle the complexities of international transactions, facilitating seamless cross-border investments.
- Enhance Investor CommunicationWe assist in developing effective communication plans that foster strong relationships with current and potential investors.
Fund Finance
Our Fund Finance practice comprises dedicated professionals advising lenders and borrowers across fund-finance products including subscription credit facilities, NAV financing, GP financing, back-leverage and hybrid structures, with cross-border experience under NY and English law.
- Supports General Partner OperationsOffers financing tailored for general partners, allowing for seamless fund management and growth.
- Ensures Effective Fund DistributionProvides tailored solutions to enhance liquidity for timely and effective distribution of funds.
- Integrates Multiple Financing OptionsCombines various financing mechanisms to create flexible and effective financial solutions for funds.
- Utilizes Net Asset Value for FinancingEnables funds to secure financing based on their net asset value, enhancing financial flexibility.
- Provides Essential Credit FacilitiesOffers crucial advice and structuring for credit facilities backed by fund subscriptions.
- Facilitates Liquidity Through Back-LeverageAllows funds to unlock additional liquidity by leveraging existing investments to secure more favorable financing.
- Enhances Fund Liquidity via NotesFacilitates the issuance of structured notes to improve liquidity options for funds.
- Facilitates Joint VenturesProvides legal and financial structuring for partnerships and joint ventures in fund management.
Public Companies
Guides boards of directors and management through mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and corporate finance, governance, disclosure and ESG, SEC and stock exchange reporting, and activism defense.
- Facilitates M&A TransactionsComprehensive advisory services tailored to navigate complex mergers and acquisitions.
- Offers Capital Markets ExpertiseExpert support for all aspects of capital market transactions, including equity and debt offerings.
- Enhances Governance PracticesExpertise in improving corporate governance structures and enhancing transparency in disclosures.
- Provides Defense StrategiesTailored strategies to prepare for and respond to activist shareholder campaigns and takeover attempts.
- Ensures Compliance with SEC RegulationsSupport in fulfilling SEC and stock exchange reporting requirements to maintain compliance.
- Enables SPAC TransactionsStrategic advice on navigating the complexities associated with SPAC transactions.
Energy and Infrastructure Projects
Advises on world-class projects across oil and gas, LNG, power, renewable energy, mining, and more, covering development, financing, construction and operations.
- Facilitate Complex Cross-border TransactionsThe firm's ability to manage multi-national projects is supported by lawyers fluent in various languages, ensuring effective communication and seamless transactions.
- Secure Necessary Project FinancingSpecialists ensure optimal financing arrangements, addressing risks and aligning stakeholder interests for project success.
- Navigate Complex Project RisksThe team's insight into technical and geopolitical issues helps clients mitigate risks and successfully achieve their project objectives.