Ramey Layne

Practice Areas

Ramey’s principal areas of practice are capital markets, securities law, and mergers and acquisitions. He has a particular focus on transactions relating to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) and publicly traded master limited partnerships (MLPs). He represents both issuers and underwriters in public and private securities offerings. Ramey has advised clients on general corporate matters, public company reporting issues, restructuring of partnerships, and reporting obligations in connection with acquisition and disposition of partnership securities. Additionally, Ramey advises clients on Investment Company Act of 1940 avoidance.

Ramey’s work is recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500 U.S. and The Best Lawyers in America© (BL Rankings, LLC) in Capital Markets. Clients interviewed for Chambers USA say “Ramey is an extremely smart securities lawyer” and “a very creative thinker” (2024).