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Latham & Watkins LLP

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Convertible Debt - USA

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins LLP is a premier choice for issuers and investment banks seeking advice on complex convertible offerings. The firm draws upon broad capital markets and securities expertise when advising on bulge bracket deals.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP represented Bloom Energy in its offering of USD402.5 million aggregate principal amount of 3% green convertible senior notes.

Strengths

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  • Latham is extremely resourceful and commercial, the team often finds creative ways to solve complex problems.

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  • The Latham team has stepped up to be our number one legal adviser for these transactions.

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  • Latham is fully knowledgeable of all the relevant topics.

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  • The team are well aware of market dynamics, trends and developments.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Greg Rodgers
    Band 1Greg Rodgers

    Greg Rodgers

    Greg Rodgers is highly regarded in the convertible debt space. He is particularly recommended for his ability to structure convertible bond documents.
    • Greg is terrific, he is knowledgeable, smart and has done a huge number of deals.

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    • Greg is thoughtful, a creative thinker and he has a tremendous amount of experience.

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    • Greg has always been a phenomenal resource and a guiding hand for us.

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  • Band 2Arash Aminian Baghai
    Band 2Arash Aminian Baghai

    Arash Aminian Baghai

    Arash Aminian Baghai is praised for his expert knowledge of convertible bonds.
    • Arash is among the most knowledgeable in the market. He is highly responsive, incredible knowledge of the convertible product and an incredibly strong partner.

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    • Arash is extremely passionate about the work and the complex transactions we work on.

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  • Band 2Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani
    Band 2Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani

    Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani

    Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani complements a strong knowledge of equity capital markets with expertise in convertible notes.
    • Reza is knowledgeable, with a good understanding of complex issues.

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    • He is a wonderful, smart and thoughtful lawyer.

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  • Band 2Witold Balaban
    Band 2Witold Balaban

    Witold Balaban

    Witold Balaban comes highly praised by clients and market insiders alike for his longstanding experience in the convertible debt market.
    • He is a strong and knowledgeable lawyer.

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  • Up and ComingAndrew Blumenthal
    Up and ComingAndrew Blumenthal

    Andrew Blumenthal

    Andrew Blumenthal is an up-and-coming partner noted for his work in the convertible debt space representing large financial institutions.

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