Peder K. Davisson

Corporate & Securities Law
With over 30 years of experience in finance, capital markets, and the practice of law, Peder K Davisson delivers sophisticated, business-focused legal counsel to entrepreneurs, investors, and executives. He works with emerging ventures and established public and private companies, offering practical, strategic advice across a wide range of corporate and securities law matters. Peder’s practice is built around helping clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape governing capital formation, corporate and securities compliance as well as complex business transactions. His clients benefit from large-firm caliber experience with the personalized attention of a boutique practice.

Practice Focus
Securities Law Matters - Peder provides comprehensive guidance on securities law matters—from basic “friends and family” funding rounds to underwritten IPOs, and complex transactions. His clients include both private issuers and publicly traded companies reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. He handles exempt offerings, mergers of public companies, and all aspects of ongoing SEC compliance. Peder’s in-depth knowledge of federal and state securities laws, SEC rules, no-action letters, and advisory opinions ensures clients stay both compliant and confident in their compliance. His legal opinions and filings are known for precision, accuracy, and integrity.

Corporate Governance - Peder advises boards of directors and executive teams on corporate best practices, helping ensure that governance structures meet the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for their states of formation, federal and state agencies and other regulators; as well as meeting the expectations of investors, and stakeholders. His services include:

 

• Drafting and updating bylaws, operating agreements, and shareholder proxy statements

• Structuring advisory boards and board committee charters (audit, compensation, etc.)

• Preparing resolutions, meeting minutes, and written consents

• Addressing related-party transactions, conflicts of interest, executive compensation, and equity incentive plans

• Navigating control, battles for control and succession planning issues

 

Capital Transactions - Peder has extensive experience structuring and documenting capital raises through entity formation and capital formation of and for: hedge funds, business development companies (BDCs), real estate syndications, private equity and other investment vehicles. His services cover:

• Entity formation and structuring (LLCs, LPs, corporations as both investment and management vehicles)

• Private placements, including Reg D (506(b) and 506(c)), Reg A+ (Tier 1 and Tier 2), and Section 4(a)(2) offerings

• Public offerings, reverse mergers as an alternative to IPO’s, IPOs and secondary offering for debt and equity securities

• Drafting offering materials, including PPMs, subscription agreements, and investor documents, SEC S-1 registration statements and related FINRA matters

• Complex instruments and agreements such as exchange agreements, Reg F reorgs., preferred equity, convertible notes, warrants, and phantom equity

 

Mergers & Acquisitions - Peder represents clients in a variety of M& A transactions, including:

• Strategic mergers, joint ventures, and reverse mergers

• Asset and equity acquisitions and sales

• Share exchanges and Delaware 251(g) reorganizations

• Forward and reverse triangular mergers (including tax-free reorganizations)

• SEC filings related to public company mergers (Forms 8-K, 14A, 14C, S-4, etc.)

 

Legal Opinions for Restricted Securities Transfers While many firms have stopped providing opinion letters under Rule 144, Section 4(a)(2), and Section 4(a)(7) (codifying the former 4(a)(1½) exemption), Peder continues to deliver these when legally appropriate—ensuring shareholders can navigate restricted share transfers confidently and compliantly.

Representative Experience Includes:

• Drafting and filing SEC registration statements (Forms S-1, S-4, F-1, F-3, F-4, 10)

• Preparing and submitting SEC periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 6-K, 20-F, etc.)

• Assisting with 15(c)2-11 submissions to FINRA and working with market makers to initiate trading

• Coordinating with broker-dealers, investment banks, transfer agents, auditors (PCAOB- qualified), and EDGAR filing agents

• Negotiating underwriting and placement agency agreements

• Advising on investor relations, offering portals, and working with finders in a compliant manner

 

Peder works with companies in a variety of sectors, both domestically and internationally, and is especially valued by clients seeking clarity in high-stakes or highly regulated transactions. His work is known for its thoroughness, technical depth, and practical application as well as creativity when required.

Background
Before entering private legal practice, Peder held FINRA Series 7, 63, and 55 licenses. He worked as a registered representative and proprietary equity trader, managing multimillion- dollar a proprietary trading portfolio with discretionary authority. His direct capital markets experience as well as M& A experience gives him unique insight into the financial, operational, and strategic needs of his clients, particularly as they work toward their exit strategies.