Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins maintains a well-established capital markets practice, advising issuers and underwriters on multiple, significant investment-grade and convertible debt offerings, including notable transactions for financial institutions. New York-based practice co-head Stelios Saffos serves as an advisor to private equity sponsors, asset managers, and financial institutions. Also in New York is Marc Jaffe, a respected name in the capital markets space, representing companies, investment banks, and private equity and other investors. Ian Schuman also co-leads the practice in New York and is a key contact for global brands on complex debt transactions. Andrew Blumenthal is recognized for his work on convertible note offerings. Brittany Ruiz, who splits her time between Los Angeles and New York, can be seen in the tech, consumer retail, and healthcare sectors. Also dividing his time between these offices, experienced convertible debt expert Gregory Rodgers is a key and active member of the practice. John Sobolewski joined the New York team from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in February 2025, being appointed as one of the practice co-heads in the process. Corey Wright departed in July 2025.