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Ian Schuman

Ian Schuman

Global 2026

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Ian Schuman, Global Chair of Latham’s Capital Markets and Public Company Representation Practices, represents issuers and underwriters in complex, high-profile equity and debt offerings, both in the United States and internationally.

Ian offers clients unique experience handling prominent capital markets transactions on behalf of globally recognized brands and major investment banks. He advises on matters involving a range of industries, with a particular focus on the consumer retail, restaurant, and technology sectors.

Ian also represents companies with respect to general corporate and securities matters.

His transactional work includes advising on:

- Cross-border transactions

- Debt exchange offers

- High yield debt offerings

- Initial public offerings

- Public and private equity offerings

- Tender offers and consent solicitations

His broader corporate practice includes advising on:

- Corporate governance issues

- Periodic and current filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission

- Satisfying requirements set forth by the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq

Ian previously served as the firm’s New York Deputy Office Managing Partner.

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Chambers Global Guide

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

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Individual Editorial
Ian Schuman acts for issuers and underwriters in a wide range of transactions, with notable experience in debt matters, including high-yield debt offerings. He also maintains a busy equity practice and he is regularly chosen to counsel clients on IPOs.

Strengths

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  • He is always attentive and has deep knowledge across a range of topics.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • He is one of the best capital market lawyers out there.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide

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