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Keigo (KC) Decker is in the firm's Corporate section and advises companies, investors, and founders on complex transactional and regulatory matters across a wide range of industries and geographies, with a focus on securities offerings, venture financing, supplier agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. His work regularly supports clients navigating cross-border transactions in the U.S., Middle East, and Eastern Europe, particularly in the SaaS, technology, and investment fund sectors.
Drawing on prior experience in public and private legal environments, KC brings a multifaceted perspective to his practice. He has advised early-stage and growth companies on corporate structure and fundraising strategy, supported institutional investment decisions as an investment partner at a venture capital firm, and worked on securities regulatory matters at the Securities and Exchange Commission. He also served as a judicial extern at the Utah Supreme Court, where he engaged in complex legal analysis at the appellate level.
KC is known for delivering strategic and actionable guidance to clients pursuing capital formation, exit events, and international expansion. Whether negotiating equity documents, preparing investor disclosures, or advising on commercial contract risk, he aligns legal solutions with business goals in fast-moving environments.
Experience
Private Securities Offerings and Venture Capital
- Advise founders, startups, and investors on structuring and executing early-stage and growth equity rounds, including SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred equity financings.
- Draft and negotiate investor rights agreements, voting agreements, and operating agreements in connection with venture capital and private equity investments.
- Support private fund clients in evaluating legal risks and structuring terms for private placements.
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Represent buyers and sellers in M&A transactions, including asset and equity sales in regulated and technology sectors.
- Conduct and manage transactional due diligence, coordinate closing documentation, and advise on post-closing obligations and risk allocation.
Commercial Transactions and Supply Chain
- Negotiate supplier, distribution, licensing, and strategic partnership agreements for clients operating across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advise SaaS and technology clients on customer contracts, data rights, and liability in both B2B and B2C settings.
Cross-Border and Regulatory
- Assist clients in navigating international legal frameworks for entity structuring, corporate governance, and capital flows, particularly in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
- Counsel companies on securities compliance obligations and transactional structuring to mitigate regulatory risk.
