Martin Glass is a partner in Goodwin Procter’s Business Law Department and a member of its Corporate Practice. He focuses on securities transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representations.

Work for Clients

Mr. Glass represents issuers, underwriters and other participants in the full range of securities transactions, including global and domestic public offerings, Rule 144A and private equity transactions. He also has significant experience in representing Canadian and other non-U.S. companies in their securities activities in the U.S.

In addition, Mr. Glass frequently advises both U.S. and non-U.S. issuers with respect to their disclosure obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and their compliance with the rules of the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market. He regularly assists issuers in the preparation of their annual reports and other U.S. filings.

Publications/Presentations

Mr. Glass is the author of “Continuous Reporting for Foreign Private Issuers” in U.S. Securities Law: What Canadian Practitioners Need to Know (2007). He has also been a featured speaker on “U.S. Securities Law and Cross-Border Issues for Canadian Issuers, Intermediaries and Their Counsel” at the Canadian Institute's 15th Annual Securities Superconference, and “What are Business Trusts and other Special Purpose Vehicles?” at the International Finance Forum 2005: Business Trusts and Similar Financing Structures.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Goodwin Procter in 2008, Mr. Glass was an associate in the New York office of White & Case LLP.

Bar and Court Admissions

Mr. Glass is admitted to practice in New York and Massachusetts.

Education

LL.B., B.C.L., McGill University, 1998 (with great distinction, Dean’s Honor List)
D.C.S., Marianopolis College, 1994 (Dean’s Honor List)