Bio

Heather Ducat focuses her practice on the representation of public companies in connection with corporate governance, Sarbanes-Oxley, securities regulations, NYSE and Nasdaq listing standards, and securities offerings (including 144A debt offerings). She has represented public companies and underwriters in securities offerings, including equity and secured and unsecured debt, exceeding $1 billion. Heather also represents both public and private companies in merger and acquisition transactions ranging in size to more than $8 billion, and she advises public companies on internal restructuring projects, including consolidations, inversions, and spinoff transactions. Heather has served as outside counsel to a variety of clients, including a global leader in entertainment, communications, and networking technology; a leading payments technology company, an energy holding company; a leading global provider of technology products and solutions; a Fortune 1000 natural gas energy company; one of the world’s largest cash management companies; and a leading global agricultural product supplier. Heather’s responsibilities include advising public companies on compliance with federal securities laws, communicating with and advising senior executives and directors, drafting public disclosure documents, and drafting and negotiating public offering documents. Heather also has experience representing underwriters in securities offerings and navigating FINRA corporate financing compliance.