Capital Markets: Convertible Debt - USA
What the team is known for
Latham & Watkins is a premier choice for issuers and investment banks seeking advice on complex convertible offerings. The firm draws upon broad capital markets and securities expertise when advising on bulge bracket deals.
Strengths
"The Latham team has deep market experience that they bring to bear on behalf of their clients."
"The lawyers at Latham have in-depth knowledge of the space."
"Latham's group is always very resourceful in complex situations, both in terms of their knowledge and the lawyers' ability to meet demanding deadlines."
Work highlights
Latham & Watkins advised Ascendis Pharma A/S in its offering of USD500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2028.
Notable practitioners
Greg Rodgers is highly regarded in the convertible debt space. He is particularly recommended for his ability to structure convertible bond documents. "He is incredibly hard-working, very thoughtful and incredibly knowledgeable across the whole convertible landscape." "Greg is one of the most experienced lawyers in the field and a deep source of knowledge on convertible products." "Greg is the consummate attorney. He is very commercial in finding expert solutions to complex problems."
Arash Aminian Baghai is praised for his expert knowledge of convertible bonds. "Arash's intimate knowledge of some of the more nuanced rules surrounding the convertible debt space is impressive."
Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani complements a strong knowledge of equity capital markets with expertise in convertible notes. "Reza is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure legal issues are addressed." "He is a very thorough and thoughtful attorney."
Witold Balaban comes highly praised by clients and market insiders alike for his long-standing experience in the convertible debt market. "He is an extremely valuable partner to us." "Witold has a really strong grasp of the procedures and has a lot of experience in this area."
