H. Bryan Brewer, III, is a partner in Crowell & Moring LLP's Corporate/Securities and International Trade groups.
Mr. Brewer is experienced in matters related to mergers and acquisitions, public securities, government contracts, intellectual property licensing and counseling, venture capital, export controls and general corporate governance issues that affect both for-profit and non-profit companies.
Mr. Brewer provides counseling for both public companies and privately held corporations on mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and securities issuances. He is experienced in providing advice on the corporate aspects of government contracts particularly in the life sciences and technology industries. Mr. Brewer has counseled emerging research-based companies with respect to the legal issues associated with the development of vaccines (including vaccines based on virus-like particles) and discovery of small molecules targeting emerging infectious agents, biodefense companies specializing in the development and commercialization of medical countermeasures against chemical and biological threats and foundations focusing on biomedical research projects bringing the public sector (NIH) and the private sector (pharmaceutical, biotech and other companies, foundations and academia) together to solve persistent health challenges. Mr. Brewer's experience involves counseling with respect to awards, RFPs, solicitations, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, subcontracts, intellectual property and licensing issues and positioning with respect the National Institutes of Health (NIH), US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIAID), US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and other governmental agencies.
He is also experienced in providing corporate/business counseling and strategic advice for rapidly expanding start-up and pre-IPO companies. He has clients in a number of sectors including government contractors, energy, life sciences, technology, telecommunications, media and the financial markets. He has also worked on numerous matters related to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and regulatory and export compliance matters generally. He also counsels clients on transactional aspects of intellectual property rights and strategies and has experience in formulating, negotiating and implementing intellectual property licensing agreements, technology transfer programs, technology acquisitions, and copyright and trade secret protection programs.
Mr. Brewer has deep experience in working with trade associations on their transactional and corporate challenges and transactions. He has acted as outside counsel on numerous corporate matters and transactions for trade associations. Mr. Brewer has counseled numerous non-profit corporations on formation, licensing and related contract and intellectual property issues in a variety of industries. Mr. Brewer has authored numerous articles and frequently speaks on such topics as mergers & acquisitions, securities, venture capital, intellectual property, export controls and other emerging business issues.
Affiliations
Mr. Brewer is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association (Intellectual Property and Corporation, Finance, and Securities Law Sections).
Publications
· "Proxy Season: More Smoke Than Fire," Financial Executive (July/August 2007). Author: H. Bryan Brewer.
Alerts & Newsletters
· "Commission Approves Climate Disclosure Guidance," Environment & Natural Resources Law Alert (February 3, 2010). Contacts: Chet M. Thompson, Bryan Brewer.
Speaking Engagements
· "Key M&A Considerations for Government Contractors Overcoming Hurdles to a Successful Closing," Ounce OF Prevention Seminar (OOPS) XXVII (May 25-26, 2011). Moderator: Marc F. Efron. Speakers: Bryan Brewer and Karen Hermann.
· "Organizational Restructurings & Fundamental Changes: Legal, Practical and Other considerations for Associations in a Challenging Economy," Crowell & Moring Seminar, Washington, DC 2010 (February 18, 2010). Panelists: Bryan Brewer and Irene Barberena.
· "Revealing and Managing Strings Attached to New Government Contracts," Crowell & Moring Seminar: Navigating the New Government Contracting Regime in Today's Economy, Vienna, VA (June 11, 2009). Panelists: Bryan Brewer, J. Catherine Kunz, and Thomas P. O'Donnell.