Ms. Prester is a member of the Firm's Board of Directors and the former chair of the Financial Services Transactions Group.
Financial Institutions: Ms. Prester has extensive experience forming, converting, buying and selling banks and trust companies. She advises financial institutions with respect to securities offerings and SEC reporting requirements. Ms. Prester counsels clients on various bank regulatory issues, including compliance with statutes, regulations and enforcement actions. Ms. Prester was a national bank examiner with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from 1987 – 1993.
Broker-Dealers & Investment Advisers: Ms. Prester counsels broker-dealers and registered investment advisers on compliance issues and assists them with corporate transactions, including change of control transactions, mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Prester has specific experience advising clients as to the applicability of broker-dealer and investment adviser rules in the context of advising and investing in various types of private funds.
Corporate & Securities: Ms. Prester routinely advises companies raising capital through private placements of securities, as well as offerings registered with the SEC. Ms. Prester advises corporate clients on strategic alternatives, including issuances of various equity and debt instruments, and negotiates mergers and acquisitions on behalf of clients.