Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
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Latham & Watkins LLP has a distinguished capital markets practice boasting an impressive roster of skilled practitioners, renowned for their commercial approach. Advises a range of banks, sovereign governments and corporate clients on all types of high-value debt and equity transactions. Frequently advises on transactions in the life sciences and technology industries.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP advised Caesars Entertainment on its upsized offering of $2 billion aggregate principal amount of 7% senior secured notes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins has impressive strength and depth of bench so they can cover all the bases. They are also very commercially savvy because of their deep industry exposure."
"It is a world-class law firm. The Latham team brings forth not only experience and expertise but relationships in this space."
"The Latham team's collective strength is their technical expertise and outstanding client management skills."
"Latham & Watkins has impressive strength and depth of bench so they can cover all the bases. They are also very commercially savvy because of their deep industry exposure."
"It is a world-class law firm. The Latham team brings forth not only experience and expertise but relationships in this space."
"The Latham team's collective strength is their technical expertise and outstanding client management skills."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Kline's capital markets practice covers both issuer and underwriter-side transactions, displaying particular strengths in handling IPOs by technology companies.
"He is both collegial and knowledgeable."
"Richard is a terrific lawyer."
Shayne Kennedy impresses clients with his ability to handle complex debt and equity securities offerings. He is particularly experienced at advising on IPOs in the life sciences and technology industries.
"Shayne is thoughtful but practical. He thrives at explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely."
"He is a knowledgeable and fantastic partner who looks around corners."
"Shayne is truly phenomenal."
"Shayne is an experienced capital markets attorney who brings a strong business focus to his advice."
Steven Stokdyk is a distinguished figure in the California legal market. He focuses his practice on the representation of issuers and underwriters in transactional securities matters, such as IPOs and debt offerings.
"Steven is a trusted thought partner."
Tad Freese is especially active in the technology market, advising banks and companies on their debt and equity transactions.
"Tad has a phenomenal reputation. He is incredibly smart and understands this area of law very well."
"Tad is an amazing, practical counselor that I always consult on my most challenging matters."
"I appreciate Tad's depth of experience and he always provides direct and transparent advice."
Cheston Larson maintains a robust practice, which sees him advising issuing companies, and their underwriters, on diverse capital markets transactions. He is notably adept at providing counsel to organizations in the pharmaceutical sector.
Cochair of the LA and Century City corporate department, Lewis Kneib has considerable strength in the capital markets space. He is adept at handling transactions in the hospitality and real estate sectors.
"Lewis is a fantastic attorney on really complicated deals."
Sarah Axtell handles the full range of capital markets transactions, with clients including companies in the technology market and major investment banks.
"Sarah is an amazing partner and business adviser. Her advice is practical and focused to our needs."
"She is a wonderful and technical attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
California