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Shayne Kennedy

Shayne Kennedy

Global 2026

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Shayne Kennedy advises clients on capital markets, with a particular emphasis on public and private securities offerings for issuers and underwriters in a range of industries including biotechnology, medical devices and medtech, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, digital health, technology, and consumer products. He also represents various public and private companies in general corporate and securities matters including corporate governance, public company reporting, and stock exchange rules and requirements.

Shayne currently serves as Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Group. He is the former Managing Partner of the firm’s Orange County office, the former Global Co- Chair of the firm's Capital Markets Practice, and a former Vice Chair of the firm's Associates Committee. He is actively involved in a variety of charitable and church-related activities.

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Shayne Kennedy impresses clients with his ability to handle complex debt and equity securities offerings. He is particularly experienced at advising on IPOs in the life sciences and technology industries.

Strengths

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  • Shayne has a sense of the practical, what works and how to manage expectations.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • Shayne is always accessible, attentive and a good partner in trying to resolve the obstacles we run into in the course of transactions.

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

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