Hogan Lovells US LLP

John Beckman chairs the practice at Hogan Lovells US LLP, which is reputed for its depth of expertise in the governance area, advising both Fortune 500 and newly listed companies. The team is well-regarded for its knowledge of securities law and maintains an active presence in the retail, real estate, and life sciences sectors. It provides clients with day-to-day assistance on governance matters ranging from CEO transitions and executive compensation to internal reviews and investigations. Notably, they represented the board of directors at Abecrombie and Fitch in an internal investigation after their CEO was criminally indicted in a high-profile misconduct case. In DC Beckman is a special securities counsel to many listed companies and international law firms whilst Alan Dye is an authority in work involving the 1934 Securities Exchange Act Section 16. In Northern Virginia, Kevin Greensdale advises public and private companies on SEC compliance, M&A, and governance matters related to capital markets transactions. Weston Gaines and Catalina Santos Parkinson in Washington DC are rising stars in the team. Rupa Briggs is another key name.