Akin

Akin is particularly active in the energy sector, advising domestic and international corporations on management changes, shareholder proposals, disclosure obligations, and activism matters. Led by Kerry E Berchem in New York, the practice is also equipped to advise on ESG work, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, board reviews, and internal investigations. Berchem is hailed as an ‘exceptional leader’ and regularly advises private and public companies on the full spectrum of governance matters. Alongside her, Dan Fisher focuses on issues that will arise after a company goes through restructuring under Chapter 11. Garrett DeVries in Dallas works on IPOs, mergers, and stock acquisitions, leveraging his corporate finance background into his governance work whilst Houston’s John Goodgame focuses on SEC compliance for clients predominantly in the oil & gas sector.