Whitley LLP Securities Attorney is a Houston-based law firm specializing in securities law and corporate finance, offering comprehensive legal solutions for complex financial and business matters. Under the direction of Attorney Samuel E. Whitley, the firm stands out for its nearly 25 years of experience and recognition as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers®, providing strategic counsel to a diverse global clientele.
The firm takes a structured, strategic approach to business law, focusing on helping companies leverage growth opportunities while avoiding legal pitfalls. It serves investment advisory firms, energy companies, manufacturing and service businesses, and investors, offering both one-time legal guidance and ongoing outsourced general counsel services. With a commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving, the firm delivers tailored solutions for domestic and international clients.
Services Offered
- Securities Law
- Corporate Finance
- Private Offerings
- Raising Capital through Debt & Equity
- Alternatives to Raising Capital
- How to Raise Capital to Acquire Real Estate
- Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) Preparation
- Public Company Reporting and Securities Law Compliance
- Public Offerings
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
- Making Required Disclosures
- Public Equity Funds
- Private Investment Fund Formation
- Hedge Fund Formation
- Licensing for Hedge Funds
- Fee Structures for Private Equity Funds
- Private Equity Fund Formation
- Real Estate Funds
- Commodity Funds vs. Securities Funds Guidance
- Different Types of Investment Funds
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Sale of Mid-Market Company Terms
- Company Spin-Offs
- International Business Law
- Joint Ventures
- Escrow/Paymaster Services for Commercial Transactions
- General Counsel Services
- Business Trends and Compliance Guidance
- JOBS Act Compliance
- Technology & Media Law
- Administrative Law
The firm serves clients throughout the United States and internationally, with services available in Spanish. It is highly regarded for its expertise in energy sector transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions in oil and gas assets, and has a strong reputation for integrity, reliability, and client-focused representation.
