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Jonathan Sarna

Jonathan Sarna

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Jonathan Sarna advises companies and financial institutions on public and private financings across multiple industries, with a particular focus on the life sciences, healthcare, technology, REIT and industrials sectors.

Jonathan draws on his comprehensive understanding of capital markets transactions and takes a pragmatic approach to help clients navigate financings at every stage of their life cycle, including:

- Initial public offerings (IPOs)

- Block trades and follow-on offerings

- High-yield and investment-grade debt offerings

- At-the-market (ATM) programs

- De-SPAC transactions

- Convertible debt offerings

Jonathan builds long-term relationships with companies, their executives, and their boards to counsel on general corporate and securities matters relating to corporate governance, public company reporting obligations, and stock exchange rules and requirements.

Jonathan maintains an active pro bono practice and frequently appears in court as a guardian ad litem through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Sarna assists clients across the full range of debt and equity work with expertise handling both the underwriter and issuer sides of transactions.

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Sarna assists clients across the full range of debt and equity work with expertise handling both the underwriter and issuer sides of transactions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • 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.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan is our go-to partner on complex matters. He is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and willing to maneuver delicate matters.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan was outstanding. He is able to explain complex matters in a clear and concise manner while providing his views on the best practice.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan is always available and always ready to roll up his sleeves.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jon stands out for his ability to combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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.

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

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