Bio

Allen Hicks is a trusted advisor that helps his clients execute complex strategic transactions, raise and invest capital, and navigate the securities laws. He draws upon a diverse skill set developed through two decades of experience with a broad range of companies and industries to provide practical advice and insights for his clients. Allen has represented public and privately held companies on strategic domestic and cross-border transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), stock and asset purchases, divestitures, investments, tender offers and restructurings/reorganizations. He also regularly advises public companies on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting and disclosure obligations, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ listing requirements, corporate governance, board and shareholder matters, and capital markets offerings of equity and debt. Over his career, he has represented clients in the U.S. and internationally across various industry sectors, including life sciences and health care, aerospace and defense, government, diversified industrials, financial services, insurance, hotel and lodging, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and technology. His clients range from large, global corporations to middle-market and emerging growth companies and investors to nonprofit organizations. Before joining the firm, Allen served as Chief Counsel to U.S. Senate Majority Leader William H. Frist. Passionate about the firm's commitment to Pro Bono and Citizenship, Allen also is active in supporting anti-sexual violence organization RAINN and helping find a cure for type 1 diabetes through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).