The ‘innovative and client-focused’ Latham & Watkins capital markets team advises issuers and underwriters across the full spectrum of equity offerings. The group supports companies throughout their lifecycle, delivering strategic capital-raising solutions at each stage of growth. It is particularly well regarded for assisting non-US issuers accessing the US capital markets and for navigating the regulatory and structural complexities of cross-border transactions. New York-based IPO specialist Marc Jaffe represents leading companies, investment banks, private equity and venture capital funds on a broad range of equity offerings. In San Francisco, Rick Kline is noted for his work for technology-sector innovators and their financiers, while Gregory Rodgers is especially active in US direct listings and convertible debt transactions. Ian Schuman brings extensive transactional experience spanning IPOs, follow-on offerings, convertible note offerings and high-yield debt deals. Alison Haggerty is recognized for her work on capital markets transactions for US investment banks and innovative companies in the technology and life sciences sectors.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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‘Innovative and client focused team that provides unmatched service for the most difficult and creative issues.’
‘Greg Rodgers and Brittany Ruiz are both standout partners in the equity and equity-linked space, and have been extremely involved in some of the more creative offerings considered in the market. Brittany in particular sets the bar for customer service.’
'This team is particularly good at complex, multiparty arrangements. Not all lawyers would be capable of the technical legal work this team can handle.'
'These individuals are incredibly smart, talented, and responsive. They are great to work with and put out a top-tier product.'
Key clients
- Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.
- Caris Life Sciences
- Citigroup
- Evercore
- Figure
- GFL Environmental Inc.
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- HPS Investment Partners, LLC
- JP Morgan
- MicroStrategy Incorporated
- MNTN, Inc.
- Morgan Stanley
Work highlights
Advised Black Rock Coffee Bar Inc in its US$294.1 million initial public offering of 14,705,882 shares of its Class A common stock, at a price to the public of US$20.00 per share.
Advised Figure in its US$787.5 million initial public offering of 31,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of US$25 per share.
Advised WaterBridge Infrastructure in its upsized initial public offering of 31,700,000 Class A shares, representing limited liability company interests in WaterBridge at a price to the public of US$20 per Class A share.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Marc Jaffe; Rick Kline; Gregory Rodgers; Ian Schuman; Alison Haggerty; Brittany Ruiz