Securities & Disclosure Law

Sherman & Howard's public finance attorneys specialize in advising clients on compliance with the requirements of the state and federal securities laws associated with all types of municipal bonds. We act as disclosure counsel or special counsel to all types of municipal issuers, including states, cities, towns, counties, school districts, higher education institutions, special districts, library districts and other governmental entities. In that role, we assist our clients in preparing securities offering documents, called Official Statements, to be used in the offering and sale of bonds. We analyze the legal issues associated with compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 (the "Rule"), prepare the initial documentation necessary to comply with the continuing disclosure requirements of the Rule, and advise on post-closing filings needed to comply with the Rule on an ongoing basis. We also act as underwriters counsel to a number of investment banking firms, advising them as to their responsibilities under the state and federal securities laws, including the Rule, and participating in the preparation of Official Statements. We pride ourselves on our ability to remain constantly apprised of local, regional and national issues that could affect disclosure. We monitor pending legislation, regulations and initiative petitions that could impact the security for bonds and prepare disclosure language as appropriate. We promptly determine issues that may require financial disclosure and we draft appropriate language to handle them.

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