In the ever-evolving world of corporate law, staying ahead requires more than just a cursory understanding of statutes and regulations. Corporate law research demands expertise at navigating complex legal frameworks, awareness of emerging trends that could reshape the business landscape, and adeptness at researching those topics as they become relevant to current legal issues.
Legal professionals must consistently review a wide variety of topics and subject matters to maintain their knowledge and skill set. Here are some of the key topics in corporate law research that every legal professional should regularly stay abreast of in order to ensure that they are up-to-date on current corporate law issues:
- Corporate governance: Researching laws, regulations, and best practices governing the internal structure, policies, and decision-making processes of corporations.
- Corporate finance: Investigating the legal framework surrounding corporate financing activities, such as debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and financial reporting requirements.
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A): Analyzing laws, regulations, and case law related to the acquisition, sale, and consolidation of companies, including due diligence, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
- Securities law: Researching the laws and regulations governing the issuance, trading, and disclosure of securities, including compliance with securities laws such as the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Corporate compliance and ethics: Studying legal requirements and industry standards related to corporate compliance programs, codes of conduct, anti-corruption measures, and ethical considerations for corporate decision-making.
- Corporate litigation: Investigating laws, regulations, and case law related to corporate disputes, including shareholder actions, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and corporate governance challenges.
- Corporate taxation: Researching tax laws and regulations applicable to corporations, including tax planning strategies, compliance requirements, and tax implications of corporate transactions.
- Intellectual property (IP) law: Understanding the legal framework for protecting and managing intellectual property assets owned or used by corporations, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- International corporate law: Exploring laws, treaties, and regulations governing multinational corporations operating across borders, including international trade law, foreign investment regulations, and cross-border dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Emerging trends and developments: Staying informed about new laws, regulations, court decisions, and industry trends shaping the practice of corporate law, including emerging technologies, regulatory reforms, and global economic shifts.
Effective legal research in corporate law requires a deep understanding of corporate structures, transactions, and regulatory requirements, as well as the ability to analyze complex legal issues within the context of business objectives and risk management. For corporate law research services and support, contact Baer Reed today.
Mr. Reyes graduated with honors from the Ateneo de Manila University, where he received the Procter and Gamble Student Excellence Award. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the Ateneo de Manila School of Law. During law school, Mr. Reyes was part of the Philippine delegation to the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot held in Vienna, Austria. He was also a member of the Ateneo Society of International Law and the St. Thomas More Debate Society. He completed his internship at the Public Attorney’s Office. He wrote a thesis entitled: “To Kill A White Elephant: An Analysis of the Fiduciary Exception to the Corporate Attorney-Client Privilege”. Mr. Reyes is admitted to practice law in the Philippines and the State of New York.
Ms. Lardizabal-Manzano is a graduate of San Sebastian College-Recoletos, where she earned her B.A. in Political Science. In 2003, she received her law degree from Lyceum of the Philippines and was admitted to practice law in 2004.
Matthew Hersh earned a B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University in 1990 and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 1999. He also holds a master’s degree in international relations from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.
Cap. Avi Levak (Res. IDF) graduated from from Israel’s prestigious Ben-Gurion University of the Negev with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is also a Leadership and Communication coach trained in TuT coaching by Alon gal in Israel. Avi specializes in high-level, in-depth analysis of business and client needs, within systems and software strategy and architecture.
Ms. Tyler graduated cum laude from Georgetown University and received her law degree, cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. During law school, she interned at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. She also worked on The Tax Lawyer journal and was a member of the award-winning Barristers’ Council Mock Trial Team. Ms. Tyler is admitted to practice law in the State of California and the District of Columbia.
Ms. Cruz-Anonuevo graduated cum laude and top nine in her batch from Miriam College with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in InternationalStudies. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Ateneo de Manila University School of Law in Rockwell. During law school, she interned in Rivera, Santos, Maranan & Associates. She was also part of Ateneo’s Labor Law Bar Operations. She wrote her thesis on, “Stealing Privacy: Limitations on Media’s Photographic Invasion.,” Ms. Cruz-Anonuevo is admitted to practice law in the Philippines.
Ms. Aquino-Batallones obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Studies (with Minors in Global Politics and Hispanic Studies) from the Ateneo de Manila University. In 2011, she received her Juris Doctor degree from Ateneo de Manila University School of Law. During law school, she interned at Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles then became an intern of Ateneo Legal Services Center’s Clinical Legal Education Program.
Mr. De Guzman graduated from San Beda College with a degree of Bachelor of Arts Major in Economics and received his law degree from San Beda College of Law. He is multilingual and is fluent in three languages: Chinese, Filipino, and English. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2003.