Kelly is the seventh partner to join the Global Corporate Group since May, when Reed Smith opened its office in Dallas with three corporate partners.
“Jared has extensive experience leading complex public and private financings and other transactional matters,” said Matthew Petersen, co-head of the firm’s Global Corporate Group. “He is a high-energy lawyer with a sophisticated and growing practice and a reputation for relentless client service. His industry expertise in energy, fintech and technology is a perfect fit with our platform.”
Kelly focuses his practice on corporate finance transactions, including equity securities offerings, traditional bank finance and high yield bond issuances. He represents companies in the energy, fintech, media and manufacturing industries on securities issuances, SEC disclosure issues, corporate governance matters and exchange listing compliance. In addition, he has advised companies on corporate restructurings and recapitalizations, and represented borrowers and private equity sponsors on leveraged finance acquisitions, spin-offs, carve-outs and various debt financings.
“Reed Smith creates an exciting value proposition for clients to not only have the resources of a global law firm with strengths in my core industries but also an unrivaled commitment to client service,” Kelly said. “Client service has always been the top priority in my career and I have no doubt that joining Reed Smith is the best decision for my clients. I am excited to join a growing corporate group that shares my values.”
Kelly began his legal career at Ballard Spahr LLP, before moving to Kirkland & Ellis, LLP in 2014. He received his BS, magna cum laude, in economics and political science from Florida State University, and his J.D. and LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center.
“Our clients need top-level service in a wide range of complex financing matters,” said Office Managing Partner Cindy Minniti. “Jared’s experience adds depth to our capabilities and will help us expand our offerings in an important market.”
Other recent additions to the Global Corporate Group in New York include Tadaski Okamoto, who joined from Morrison & Foerster on Oct. 8, and Sandy K. Feldman who joined on Oct. 23 from K&L Gates. Chauncey Lane joined the practice on November 7 in Dallas from Husch Blackwell. The launch of the firm’s newest office in Dallas in May included Bobby Majumder, Ryan J. Preston and Lynwood E. (Lyn) Reinhardt in the Global Corporate Group, all of whom joined from Perkins Coie.
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