Overview
Siobhan McBreen Burke is a partner in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings. Ms. Burke has a particular focus in corporate, partnership, and limited liability company finance matters, including venture capital and risk capital partnership financings, federal and state securities regulation, and mergers and acquisitions.
Ms. Burke represents domestic and foreign business organizations, including publicly-traded companies, privately-held companies, private equity funds, public and corporate retirement funds, insurance companies, and other institutional investors in public and private securities offerings, and financial and strategic buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Recognitions
- Recognized for Investment fund formation and management - Private equity funds in The Legal 500, 200
- Rated "AV" Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell®
Education
- University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. (Member, Moot Court Board)
- Smith College, A.B. (with high honors in history)
Recognitions
insights
- Private Fund Report—Summary of Key Developments—Summer 2017 - August 1st, 2017
- Private Fund Report—Summary of Key Developments—Winter 2016 - January 3rd, 2017
- Private Fund Report—Summary of Key Developments—Spring 2016 - July 14th, 2016
- Recent SEC Enforcement Action Merits a Second Look by Private Equity Firms and Fundless Sponsors at Broker-Dealer Registration - June 20th, 2016
- Non-U.S. Investment Crowdfunding Platforms Can Offer Securities to U.S. Investors under Current Securities Laws - May 16th, 2016
- SEC Finalizes “Flexible” Pay Ratio Disclosure Rules Under the Dodd-Frank Act: Companies Have Choices to Make - August 10th, 2015
- Calling All Unregistered Fund Sponsors, Advisers and Managers: Learn About the Impact of the Dodd-Frank Act - November 18th, 2010
Engagement & Publications
- Frequent speaker at corporate and securities seminars sponsored by the Practising Law Institute, California State Bar, California Continuing Education of the Bar, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, as well as business groups
- Author of several articles on corporate and securities laws matters
Involvement
- Member, California and Los Angeles County Bar Associations
- Active in civic affairs
- Member, President’s Council, Smith College
Practice Areas
Investment Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate
Private Equity
Private Investment Funds
Securities and Capital Markets
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Languages
English
Admissions
California Bar
Education
University of Illinois College of Law, J.D. 1983
Smith College, A.B. 1980