The highly anticipated Third Edition of Corporate Finance & the Securities Laws is a fully updated version of this classic work by two premier experts in the world of corporate finance. The book explains the legal environment in which capital markets transactions take place as well as explaining the transactions themselves and how professionals can manage the transaction and get it done. Some highlights in the Third Edition are: Underwriting practices the registration and distribution process Private placements Shelf registrations International finance Commercial paper Innovative financial products and asset-backed securities the Third Edition also includes updates on many important developments in corporate finance, including: New standards for IPO allocations the reduced role of analysts in securities offerings driven by reforms separating the interaction of research analysts And The investment bankers who bring in new business an updated look at MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) A new chapter focusing on asset-backed securities Sarbanes-Oxley's effects on disclosure requirements and due diligence the growing trend of On-line offerings Dealing with 'gun-jumping' problems Electronic delivery of offering documents New emphasis on financial statement due diligence New NASD corporate financing rule New NASD rule on retention of new issues (formerly the 'hot issue' rule) Exiting the SEC reporting system Innovative financing techniques And The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 Short sales and equity derivatives Innovations in convertible, exchangeable and equity-linked securities Amended Rule 10b-18 and more

Corporate Finance and the Securities Laws has been winning over practitioners with its clear "how to do it" approach ever since its publication in 1990. This acclaimed guide is now completely updated in this Fourth Edition to help you meet the challenges of raising capital in today's increasingly regulated marketplace. Written in plain English by two top experts in the field - each with literally hundreds of successful deals under his belt, Corporate Finance and the Securities Laws is the "go to" resource which explains the mechanics of corporate finance together with the statutes that govern each type of deal. You'll receive expert corporate finance analysis, procedural guidance, and practical securities law pointers every step of the way to help you Structure all types of corporate finance deals - from public, private, and offshore offerings to corporate debt restructurings, commercial paper programs, raising capital, and asset-based securities transactions Root out problems before corporate finance deals are put in motion, with heads-up input on securities law prohibited practices, potential liabilities, conflicts of interest, due diligence concerns, and other red-flag issues Shepherd transactions through the corporate finance regulatory process with a clear understanding of applicable statutes and their implications in real-life situations Know what to do when securities law problems crop up - and find clear answers to the countless questions that develop in the course of a corporate finance deal Close deals, raising capital in a timely manner and work shoulder to shoulder with clients to accomplish your corporate finance objectives

Capital raising, mergers and acquisitions and securities trading around the world often involve some connection with the United States and implicate the US securities laws. United States Securities Law: A Practical Guide ,offers a concise overview of US securities laws from the perspective of a non-US participant. It is written not only for lawyers but for managers, bankers and others with an interest in the topic. This new edition has been significantly updated and expanded, including for the SEC's recent offering reforms and corporate governance developments. Praise for the Second Edition: This book has been a valuable resource in effectively counselling my company in the intricacies of SEC regulation. Jim, with his many years of counselling foreign issuers out of his firms London office, writes with a perspective that is particularly relevant to the needs of foreign companies listed on US exchanges. George Miller, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Novartis Corporation. A well written and useful primer for those looking for quick, practical answers to real life questions or who wish to understand better the background and rationale to US securities law and regulation. Leland Goss, Managing Director, Credit Suisse. This book really is a practical guide to the US securities laws. It does a great job of explaining the rules and regulations in a way that can be understood by readers that are not themselves US securities lawyers. Peter Castellon, Director andamp; Counsel, Citigroup Corporate andamp; Investment Banking.

Corporate Governance and Finance Law is designed to educate students, researchers, and practitioners on the legal aspects of corporate financial markets within the United States, the Eurozone, and China.