Clients value Derek’s business acumen in creating customized legal solutions.
A passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals led Derek to corporate law, serving on the firm’s team that navigates clients through mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, commercial lending, securities law compliance and commercial contracting. Derek enjoys working with clients at all phases of growth, from emerging startups to multinational corporations. He assists clients in numerous sectors including:
- Real estate
- Financial services
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Medical device
Derek provides counsel and transactional work including corporate governance, due diligence, drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. Clients appreciate Derek's understanding of the intersection of business and law, marked by his ability to communicate and deliver practical legal solutions for business needs. He enjoys acting as a business partner, helping clients assess and navigate the legal aspects of complex deals so they can stay on track with business goals.