Squire Patton Boggs has added F. Reid Avett as a partner in its global Corporate Practice in Washington, D.C., strengthening the firm’s capabilities across capital markets, securities law, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions.
Avett advises public and private companies, boards of directors and management teams on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.
His practice includes capital markets transactions, corporate governance, securities law compliance and reporting, shareholder matters, M&A and stock exchange listing requirements.
Avett also has extensive experience representing issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions.
His work with public companies includes counseling on disclosure requirements, securities reporting obligations and board oversight matters.
Beyond transactional matters, Avett advises companies and boards on shareholder engagement and activism, giving his practice a combination of capital markets, governance and strategic advisory experience.
Avett is also a licensed certified public accountant.
He began his career in the mergers and acquisitions group at PricewaterhouseCoopers before developing his legal practice advising companies and corporate leadership teams.
That combination gives him experience spanning financial, regulatory, in-house and private-practice perspectives on corporate matters.
Avett joins Squire Patton Boggs from another international law firm.
His arrival follows the firm’s recent appointment of Abby Brown as Americas Chair of its Global Corporate Practice.
Squire Patton Boggs’ broader Corporate Practice includes more than 400 attorneys worldwide and advises clients ranging from major multinational and Fortune 100 companies to private equity firms, financial institutions, emerging businesses, management teams and investors.
Avett earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law.
He also holds a B.S. in Business Administration and a Master of Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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“Reid is a highly regarded corporate lawyer with extensive experience advising public and private companies and their boards of directors. His strengths in capital markets, securities law, corporate governance and M&A enhance our capabilities in Washington, DC and across the firm. Reid’s unique blend of private practice, in-house, regulatory and financial experience builds on our group’s strong momentum and further positions us to support clients in an increasingly global marketplace. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm.”
Abby Brown, Americas Chair of Squire Patton Boggs’ Corporate Practice Group
“I was drawn to Squire Patton Boggs because of the strength of its corporate practice, the caliber of its lawyers and its collaborative culture. The firm has a longstanding reputation for providing practical, business-oriented advice to clients facing complex legal and strategic issues. I’m excited to join a team that shares my approach to client service and look forward to helping clients navigate transactions, governance matters and the challenges that come with operating and growing their businesses.”
F. Reid Avett, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs
