Wes serves as primary outside counsel to public and private companies with respect to their securities offerings, SEC and FDIC reporting requirements, stock exchange listing compliance, M&A, and corporate governance and general corporate matters. In particular, Wes focuses his practice on the financial institutions industry, including banks, bank holding companies, investment banks and other depositary institutions, the healthcare industry, including medical device, life sciences, clinical trial and healthcare IT companies, and the REIT industry, including public and private REITs, REIT sponsors, contributors and investors. Additionally, Wes represents underwriters and placement agents in connection with a variety of securities matters, including initial public offerings, primary and secondary offerings, private placements and senior and subordinated debt financings.