The firm advises clients throughout the business lifecycle, from corporate formation, commercial agreements and financing to mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, governance and succession planning. Its transactional practice is complemented by substantial expertise in litigation, regulatory matters and industry-specific legal services.
Spencer Fane has particular depth in corporate and business transactions, M&A, litigation and dispute resolution, securities, intellectual property, employment, real estate, tax, bankruptcy and restructuring, banking and financial services, construction, healthcare, energy and government contracts. Its lawyers also advise on emerging areas including data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital assets.
The firm emphasises direct client relationships, commercially practical advice and an entrepreneurial approach to legal services, positioning itself as a national alternative to traditional BigLaw.
Spencer Fane LLP has a broad full-service U.S. legal practice, with particular depth across corporate transactions, litigation, regulatory matters and industry-specific advisory work. Its principal specialisms include:
- Corporate & Business Transactions
Advises businesses on corporate structures, commercial contracts, governance, financing, executive compensation, licensing and general outside-counsel matters. - M&A & Private Equity
Supports buyers, sellers and investors with mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, due diligence, transaction structuring and related corporate matters. - Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Handles complex commercial disputes, contract claims, class actions and other litigation, with experience representing clients in matters across the U.S. - Banking & Financial Services
Advises banks, financial institutions and businesses on lending, finance, regulatory and transactional matters. - Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights
Advises companies, creditors and stakeholders on financial distress, restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. - Labor & Employment
Advises employers on employment compliance, workplace disputes, employee relations, benefits and union matters, including issues under FMLA, ADA and FLSA. - Real Estate & Construction
Provides transactional and contentious advice across commercial, industrial, retail, office and multifamily real estate, including leasing, development and construction matters. - Tax, Trusts & Estates
Advises businesses and individuals on corporate and transactional tax, state and local tax, tax controversies, estate planning, trusts and succession. - Securities & Regulatory Law
Advises companies, investors and financial-market participants on securities transactions, regulatory compliance and related disputes. - Intellectual Property & Technology
Handles intellectual property matters alongside technology transactions, licensing and emerging technology issues. - Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & AI
Provides advice on data privacy, cybersecurity risk management, breach response, regulatory investigations, AI governance and emerging technologies. - Healthcare Law
Advises hospitals, health systems, physicians, pharmacies, health plans and healthcare technology companies on regulatory, transactional, reimbursement, compliance and litigation matters. - Energy & Natural Resources
Specialist advice for businesses operating in energy, oil and gas, mining, utilities and related natural-resource industries. - Government Contracts & Regulatory Affairs
Advises businesses and public-sector organisations on government contracting, procurement, regulatory compliance and governmental relations. - International Law
Supports clients with inbound and outbound cross-border transactions, international disputes, market entry and international intellectual property matters. - White-Collar Defence & Investigations
Represents companies and individuals in investigations, regulatory proceedings, compliance matters and allegations of financial or corporate misconduct.
