Venable LLP is a law firm established in 1900 with an office in Towson, MD. At this office location, there are 27 lawyers practicing general practice, administrative law, antitrusts and 38 other areas of law.
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Venable LLP is a law firm established in 1900 with an office in Towson, MD. At this office location, there are 27 lawyers practicing general practice, administrative law, antitrusts and 38 other areas of law.
Yair is an exceptional securities and capital markets lawyer whose judgment, sophistication, and commercial instinct place him at the very top of the market. He advised our public healthcare company on a significant capital raise and continues to serve as a trusted advisor on SEC reporting, disclosure, and corporate governance matters. He operates at a consistently high level of strategic and technical excellence. He anticipates issues before they emerge, provides clear and decisive guidance in complex and time-sensitive situations, and understands how legal decisions intersect with boardroom and investor considerations. During our financing, he was central to the structuring and execution of the transaction and to ensuring alignment between legal, regulatory, and commercial priorities. He is a rare advisor whose input directly shapes decision-making at the highest level of the company.
My team and I worked with Yair Even Tal as counsel to a public company on a range of complex capital markets and governance matters, including time-sensitive disclosure issues and high-stakes transactional work. He consistently combines deep technical command of securities law with a clear, commercial understanding of listed-company realities, and is able to translate highly complex regulatory requirements into practical, decision-ready advice for the board and executive team. His responsiveness and judgment are exceptional, particularly in moments where speed and precision are critical, and he has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to anticipate issues before they arise and guide us to defensible, market-aligned outcomes. He operates with the poise and reliability you would expect from top-tier counsel in the most demanding situations.
Yair Even-Tal is a market-leading securities and capital markets lawyer whose judgment and strategic clarity set him apart. He advised our public healthcare company on a significant capital raise and continues to support us on SEC reporting, disclosure, and governance matters. He operates at a consistently high level on complex, high-stakes issues where his input is often decisive. His guidance reflects a strong command of both regulatory requirements and market practice, and he is able to quickly distill complexity into clear direction for senior management and the board. He was central to navigating key structuring and disclosure issues in the capital raise, ensuring alignment between legal, investor, and strategic considerations. He is a trusted advisor whose views carry significant weight at the most senior levels of the company.
Yair Even-Tal is a market-leading securities and capital markets lawyer whose judgment and strategic clarity set him apart. He advised our public healthcare company on a significant capital raise and continues to support us on SEC reporting, disclosure, and governance matters. He operates at a consistently high level on complex, high-stakes issues where his input is often decisive. His guidance reflects a strong command of both regulatory requirements and market practice, and he is able to quickly distill complexity into clear direction for senior management and the board. He was central to navigating key structuring and disclosure issues in the capital raise, ensuring alignment between legal, investor, and strategic considerations. He is a trusted advisor whose views carry significant weight at the most senior levels of the company.
I worked closely with Yair as U.S. capital markets counsel to Standard Chartered Bank on cross-border financings accessing the U.S. markets. He is an exceptional lawyer, combining deep technical mastery of U.S. securities law with sharp commercial judgment and disciplined execution. His drafting is precise, authoritative, and fully aligned with market standards, and he navigates SEC requirements with clarity and confidence. Yair consistently anticipates issues, offers pragmatic, solutions-driven advice, and integrates seamlessly with internal teams and global stakeholders. In complex, high-stakes transactions, he elevates both process and outcome. Yair operates at a truly elite level and stands out among top-tier U.S. capital markets practitioners.
I had the privilege of working with Yair as our U.S. capital markets counsel on complex cross-border financings for a leading European bank accessing the U.S. markets. Yair is exceptional—combining elite technical mastery of U.S. securities law with sharp commercial judgment and flawless execution. His drafting is precise, authoritative, and fully aligned with market practice, and he navigates SEC requirements with clarity and confidence. He anticipates issues before they arise, offers decisive, solutions-oriented guidance, and operates as a true partner to senior management. In high-stakes transactions, Yair elevates outcomes and sets the standard. He is simply outstanding and among the top practitioners in his field.
I worked closely with Yair as outside counsel to Expedia Group on our Exchange Act reporting and proxy matters. He is a trusted, go-to advisor—combining deep command of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with sound judgment on disclosure, governance, and investor messaging. Yair’s drafting across Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and our proxy statement is consistently clear, precise, and aligned with market practice. He is responsive, practical, and steady under pressure, particularly around earnings cycles and time-sensitive disclosures. Yair anticipates issues, offers workable solutions, and integrates seamlessly with our internal teams and advisors. He brings a high level of professionalism and reliability, and I value his counsel.
As General Counsel of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., I worked with Yair Even-Tal during a period of heightened shareholder activism, including complex proxy and engagement dynamics. Yair distinguished himself immediately—combining deep command of U.S. proxy rules and activism defense strategy with a practical, steady approach under pressure. He provided precise guidance on disclosure, messaging, and tactical positioning vis-à-vis activist investors, always anticipating the next move. Just as importantly, he translated technical issues into clear, actionable advice for senior management and the board. Yair is a trusted, high-caliber advisor I would rely on again without hesitation in any contested or governance-sensitive situation.
As General Counsel of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., I worked with Yair during a period of real shareholder pressure, including activist outreach around strategy and board composition. He helped us think through how to respond—what to say publicly, how to engage with investors, and how to stay consistent across our proxy materials and outreach. Yair was especially strong at turning complex rules into clear, practical advice the board could act on quickly. He was thoughtful on messaging, steady under pressure, and always focused on protecting the company while keeping credibility with shareholders. A sharp, reliable partner in a high-stakes situation.
Yair provides extremely informed, diligent and thoughtful advice on complex situations. He is a very practical and level-headed lawyer. He is our go-to for complex matters because of the his ability to think creatively and give direct and succinct feedback.