Wendy A. Clarke

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ABOUT WENDY A. CLARKE

Corporate Partner Guiding Global Companies Through Sophisticated TransactionsAs a Corporate Partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, I bring a rare blend of legal, financial, and public sector experience to help clients navigate their most complex corporate and transactional challenges.My practice spans mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, syndicated and project financings, dispositions, and governance matters for global companies and high growth innovators.What distinguishes my approach is the combination of:• Deep financial fluency developed in my pre-law career. • Firsthand government and regulatory insight, including senior administrative roles for the City of New Haven and hands on experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during my law school clerkship. • A 360° understanding of client needs, shaped by years working across public and private sectors and managing municipal project development and economic initiatives. • A reputation for thoughtful, strategic, and relationship enhancing negotiation. I advise clients across industries including healthcare, telecommunications, consumer products, IT, and financial services. Whether navigating a multimillion dollar financing, a strategic cross border acquisition, or a sensitive regulatory issue, I provide counsel that is holistic, practical, and driven by the goal of advancing business objectives while mitigating risk.Outside my client work, I also contribute to the community through board leadership roles, including with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and other impactful institutions.My mission is to continue to deliver clear headed, business aligned legal guidance that helps organizations move forward confidently in an increasingly complex environment.