Practice

Corporate

Trusted Corporate Advisers, from Cradle to Liquidity®

Sheppard’s Corporate practice delivers strategic solutions for complex transactions and corporate matters through partner-led service and deep subject matter expertise.

Our 250 corporate lawyers guide clients through critical transactions, corporate governance matters and strategic growth initiatives across multiple jurisdictions and industries. 

Sophisticated Counsel with Commercial Insight

We combine technical excellence with commercial judgment to execute complex corporate transactions.

Our clients work directly with senior lawyers who bring deep transactional experience, strategic insight and practical judgment to every engagement—from early-stage ventures to multibillion-dollar exits. 

Our experience spans the full range of corporate work: mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, public offerings and governance advisory. We structure efficient, focused teams tailored to each transaction's demands, ensuring responsiveness without sacrificing quality. 

Our Corporate lawyers work seamlessly with specialists across the firm, including tax, employment, intellectual property, privacy, real estate, environmental and litigation practices. This integrated approach ensures that every aspect of your transaction receives expert attention while maintaining efficient coordination through a single, experienced deal team. 

Areas of Focus

Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity
Capital Markets, Securities and Governance
Private Wealth and Family Offices
Cross-Border Transactions
Emerging Company & Venture Capital
Investment Management
Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
Technology Transactions
Due Diligence

Experience

Representative Matters

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