Insights on Corporate & Securities

ArentFox Schiff partners Richard Brand and Zak Welsh have been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 “Top Sports Lawyers” list, which recognizes select attorneys for their work on some of the most significant matters in the sports industry.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 125 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2027, with two attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 36 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Managing IP has listed 17 attorneys among the 2026 IP STARS, recognizing them as leaders in their firm and jurisdiction.

ArentFox Schiff advised Information Security Media Group (ISMG), a global leader in cybersecurity intelligence and education, in connection with a strategic growth investment from an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a leading private investment firm, with deep experience building information services and technology businesses.

At the midpoint of 2026, the agriculture industry is navigating a complex and ever-changing legal landscape shaped by the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), trade and capital-market uncertainty, regulatory reform, and other policy issues.

On July 22, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq’s proposed rule requiring all Nasdaq-listed companies to maintain a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) of at least $5 million. Companies falling below this threshold for 30 consecutive business days would face immediate suspension and delisting.

On July 7, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins issued a statement outlining the agency’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda and its key priorities for the coming year.

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) continues to refine its guidance on continuation funds to address the needs of limited partners in the current market.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 23 practices and 81 attorneys have been recognized by The Legal 500 United States 2026 guide.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 68 attorneys were recognized as leaders in their field and 25 practices spanning the firm’s litigation, regulatory, and transactional capabilities, as well as key industries, were ranked among the best in the country in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed comprehensive amendments to modernize securities registration. The proposed rules would dramatically expand Form S-3 eligibility, replace the well-known seasoned issuer (WKSI) framework for domestic issuers with a new three-tier system, modernize Form S-1, and preempt state securities law registration for all registered offerings.

On April 20, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a post-trial opinion in DSM HoldCo, Inc. v. Demoulas, upholding the termination of Arthur T. Demoulas as president and CEO of the Market Basket grocery store chain.

The transaction marks a significant development for the global luxury fashion industry, bringing together two well-known names through a strategic investment in Roberto Cavalli.

ArentFox Schiff represented Chicago Fire FC in a multiyear naming rights and sponsorship transaction.

Nasdaq has significantly raised the financial bar for special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listings. Effective May 15, the minimum market value listing threshold increases to $100 million on the Global Market and $75 million on the Capital Market, with stricter shareholder requirements on both tiers.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed amendments that would allow public companies to file semiannual reports in lieu of quarterly reports, marking a significant shift in the longstanding interim reporting framework under the federal securities laws. If adopted, companies would have the flexibility to file one semiannual report and one annual report each fiscal year, instead of three quarterly reports and one annual report.

When the Delaware Supreme Court held in Maffei v. Palkon that Tripadvisor’s reincorporation from Delaware to Nevada should be reviewed under the business judgement rule and not the entire fairness standard (all but ensuring the company’s departure), the business community widely viewed the decision as another nail in the coffin of Delaware’s dominance of corporate formations.

ArentFox Schiff served as legal counsel to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the transaction awarding its 18th franchise to the City of Columbus. The team will debut in 2028, alongside the 17th expansion team in Atlanta.

As in 2025, the first few months of 2026 have seen fashion and retail companies operating in an environment where legal developments increasingly shape day-to-day business decisions, and the same is expected to continue throughout the rest of the year.

ArentFox Schiff served as legal adviser to BUNN, formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, in the company’s acquisition by Ali Group, a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry.

As continuation fund activity continues to accelerate in both volume and complexity, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) has introduced a new Continuation Fund Disclosure Template designed to bring greater standardization and transparency to these transactions.

As the beverage and food industry enters 2026, companies face a rapidly changing legal environment shaped by an expanding litigation landscape, evolving regulatory frameworks, and renewed transactional activity.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that five thought leaders have been recognized by the 2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, which acknowledge the visibility and engagement their thought leadership has earned among readers over the past year.

ArentFox Schiff represented top national civil engineering firm, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), in the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based transportation engineering firm, Drive Engineering Corp.

AFS Partner Jon Jurva will speak at the 19th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference on February 13, 2026.