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Jonathan Ko

Jonathan Ko

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Jonathan Ko is a partner in the Securities and Capital Markets practice and is based in the Los Angeles office. Jonathan represents public and private companies, investment banks, private equity firms and other institutional investors in a wide range of capital market transactions across various industries, including financial services, gaming, hospitality, real estate, retail and technology. These transactions include initial public offerings, follow on and secondary offerings, and public and private offerings of investment grade debt, high-yield debt and equity securities. He has handled the financing and securities law aspects of mergers and acquisitions transactions. In addition, Jonathan counsels clients on SEC reporting and compliance obligations as well as other corporate and securities law matters.

He also has extensive experience in liability management transactions and out-of-court restructurings, advising clients on debt tender and exchange offers and consent solicitations.

Personal

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D.

Loyola Marymount University, B.A.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - California

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Ko is a Los Angeles-based partner in the securities and capital markets practice of Paul Hastings. He has experience handling IPOs alongside debt and equity work for both issuer and underwriter clients.

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

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Ko is a Los Angeles-based partner in the securities and capital markets practice of Paul Hastings. He has experience handling IPOs alongside debt and equity work for both issuer and underwriter clients.

Strengths

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  • Jonathan has been real pleasure to work with. He is incredibly responsive to us and he has a great understanding of the laws and issues.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan has been real pleasure to work with. He is incredibly responsive to us and he has a great understanding of the laws and issues.

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

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