
Displaying vast cross-sector expertise across the aviation, finance, and communications fields, Latham & Watkins LLP is well versed in handling Senior Secured and Unsecured Notes offerings. The practice remains at the summit of multi-jurisdictional high-yield debt offerings, being equally active on both the issuer and underwriter sides, while managing senior secured revolving credit facilities. The firm’s client roster includes notable global financial institutions and investment banks, with the New York-based co-heads Ian Schuman and Stelios Saffos each specializing in complex IPOs, convertible notes offerings, and traditional loan and bond structures. Marc Jaffe predominantly acts for US and foreign companies, alongside venture capital funds, Corey Wright is a banking expert, and Keith Halverstam is knowledgeable in leveraged buyout financings. Senet Bischoff is a leading capital markets attorney, Erika Weinberg is a bridge lending specialist, and Andrew Baker is highlighted for his corporate governance work. All the lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
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Key clients
- American Airlines
- Axalta Performance Coatings
- Bank of America
- Barclays Bank Plc
- Citigroup
- Cogent Communications
- Goldman Sachs
- Jefferies Group
- JP Morgan Chase
- Landsea Holdings Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented American Airlines in its offering of US$1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2029.
- Represented Shift4 Payments in its offering of US$1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2032.
- Represented Viasat, Inc. in its upsized offering of US$1.975 billion aggregate principal amount of 9% Senior Secured Notes due 2029.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Ian Schuman; Stelios Saffos; Jeffrey Lawlis
Other key lawyers
Marc Jaffe; Corey Wright; Keith Halverstam; Senet Bischoff; Erika Weinberg; Andrew Baker