USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
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Latham & Watkins LLP gains wide praise and recognition for its capital markets team based in Chicago. It has experience representing issuers through the full range of debt and equity capital markets transactions including IPOs and High-Yield note offerings. The team additionally has experience representing the underwriter side in such transactions.
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Latham & Watkins LLP represented Corporación Andina de Fomento in an offering of USD1 billion 4.125% Senior Notes due 2028 registered in the US and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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Latham's broad expertise is unmatched and their dedication to client service is excellent.
Latham's breadth of experience allows them to handle complex and novel matters with ease. It seems like they have a subject matter experts in almost all areas.
They provide legal advice with a practical approach to achieving business results. The entire team stays abreast of our overall business and legal matters in order to provide comprehensive advice with forward-thinking resolutions.
Latham has the best responsiveness, quality of work and ability to think critically about problems to find appropriate solutions.
The team is always super responsive and client-friendly.
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Cathy Birkeland draws extensive praise for her capital markets work. She is noted for leading clients through stock and debt issuances with particular experience representing real estate investment trusts.
Cathy is incredibly responsive and provides strategic advice which allows the company to achieve its goals. She finds solutions for our needs and offers suggestions for items we may not be considering.
Cathy Birkeland is terrific, one of the best out there. She is very savvy at managing relationships and her organization and attention to detail is top-notch.
Cathy is simply put, the best. She has an incredible knowledge of the market and an unmatched ability to think through and deliver advice on complex and nuanced issues.
Roderick Branch is managing partner of the Chicago office. He has particular experience guiding international clients through capital markets transactions including note and stock issuances.
Roderick is sharp, collaborative and always willing to jump in and help us navigate new issues.
Roderick provides exceptional service, an awareness of market trends and conditions and is a responsible and reliable counsel.
He is a preeminent expert in capital markets and securities law. He masterfully navigates complex transactions with a rare talent for cutting through the noise to distinguish between what's a business demand and what's a legal necessity.
Christopher Lueking is highly regarded for his work representing banks as the underwriter in capital markets transactions.
Chris is exceptional at what he does and was an incredible asset. He delivers advice in a way that makes you feel confident and empowered as the client.
Chris is able to advise on the most challenging and complex matters.
Jonathan Sarna assists clients across the full range of debt and equity work with expertise handling both the underwriter and issuer sides of transactions.
Jonathan was outstanding. He is able to explain complex matters in a clear and concise manner while providing his views on the best practice.
Jonathan is our go-to partner on complex matters. He is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and willing to maneuver delicate matters.
Jonathan was exceptional in all aspects of supporting us during an extremely challenging transaction process. He demonstrated leadership, poise and a high level of technical aptitude.
Jon stands out for his ability to combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.
Jonathan is always available and always ready to roll up his sleeves.
Scott Westhoff is experienced handling at-the-market offerings, share and note offerings for clients with expertise on both the underwriter and issuer sides.
Scott consistently provides timely and expert guidance on a wide range of matters involving capital markets.
Scott is as good a person to work with from an outside counsel perspective as you could ask for. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides practical solutions.
Scott is fantastic, he is extremely easy to work with but also solution oriented.
Scott is exceptional at his job both in his responsiveness, expertise and business knowledge.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
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Practice area: Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Location: California
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Practice area: Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Location: Texas
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