Gregory Meeks and John Sepehri Highlight Texas Corporate Governance and Business Court Reforms
Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys Gregory Meeks and John Sepehri joined a Texas Tribune panel examining Texas’ efforts to position itself as a leading destination for incorporations and capital markets activity.
During the panel, Sepehri discussed the formation of Texas Senate Bill 29, saying the legislation’s “ultimate goal was to make Texas a more attractive place for businesses to organize,” highlighting reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s corporate governance framework.
He also referenced Texas’ newly established business courts, noting they were created to provide “expert and efficient resolution of complex business disputes.”
Addressing the trend of companies reincorporating in Texas, Meeks said that for businesses with strong operational ties to the state, “it makes all the sense in the world” to also be incorporated there, emphasizing to Texas’ expanding legal and business infrastructure.