Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP remains a leader in the global offerings space, with major issuer and underwriter clients turning to the firm in relation to high-value international debt and equity offerings. Recent highlights for the group include its representation of Banco Santander as initial purchaser in connection with Dutch energy and mining company Yinson Boronia Production BV’s $1bn senior secured notes offering. Global practice chair Ian Schuman’s extensive experience spans IPOs, follow-on offerings, convertible notes offerings, and high-yield debt offerings, among other matters. Vice chair Stelios Saffos advises private equity sponsors, asset managers, financial institutions, and companies on a wide range of debt and equity offerings. Marc Jaffe, managing partner of the firm’s New York office, stands out for his IPO and high-yield debt experience. Nathan Ajiashvili  is noted particularly for his work in the life sciences sector. Having joined the firm in April 2024 from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as global chair of the hybrid capital practice, Tracey Zaccone brings with her considerable experience handling IPOs as well as convertible debt and high-yield bond offerings, among other matters. All partners mentioned are based in New York, unless otherwise noted.