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Colin Diamond

Colin Diamond

USA 2026

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Colin J. Diamond is co-chair of the global Securities and Capital Markets practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office.

Colin advises issuers and underwriters on a broad range of U.S. and international capital markets transactions, including registered equity offerings, private placements and convertible bond offerings. He has worked on 30 completed IPOs in the last 10 years. His experience includes playing a leading role in the IPOs of Visa and Saudi Aramco, each the largest IPO globally at the time. Colin also advises public companies at critical times in their life cycles on their obligations and options. His practice includes advice on the full range of U.S. securities laws, including proxy statements, SEC no-action letters, and ongoing reporting requirements.

Colin also has significant experience advising on the securities law aspects of Chapter 11 and other restructuring matters.

Personal

New York University School of Law, LL.M.

Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, B.A.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Colin Diamond is cochair of the firm's global capital markets practice. He stands out for his extensive representation of issuers and underwriters in complex equity transactions.

Strengths

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  • Colin is very focused, experienced, versatile and a true expert.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Guide to the USA
  • He does complex transactions with ease.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Colin gives exceptional advice, not just on governance and deal issues, but also on managing difficult dynamics.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Guide to the USA

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