• Negotiated and documented $3.4 billion merger with Cboe • Structured, documented and managed $290 million initial public offering of Bats• Negotiated and documented acquisitions of Hotspot FX and Direct Edge, and played key role in integration of the acquired companies • Advised on establishment of $750 million senior secured credit facilities • Developed corporate governance processes and policies and advise on complex governance matters• Developed employee compensation plans and policies and oversee their implementation • Support public company reporting responsibilities and federal securities laws compliance • Negotiate and draft commercial contracts, license agreements and non-disclosure agreements

• Structured, negotiated, and documented public and private stock purchase, asset purchase and merger transactions, including tender offers and “going private” transactions• Counseled issuers in connection with Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act disclosure matters• Assisted public clients with the adoption of takeover defenses, including rights plans• Counseled boards of directors regarding fiduciary duty and corporate governance matters