Shayne Kennedy
USA Guide 2024
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States + 1 more ranking
Band 2
Band 2
About
Provided by Shayne Kennedy
Practice Areas
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 life sciences, technology, and retail and consumer products. Mr. Kennedy currently serves as 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 member of the firm's Associates Committee.
Mr. Kennedy was recognized in The Legal 500 2013 – Capital Markets: Debt Offerings for his representation of Banc of America Securities in connection with a multi-tranche senior notes offering by Gilead Sciences, and is frequently ranked by Chambers USA – California for Capital Markets: Debt & Equity.
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.
Mr. Kennedy is a member of the American Bar Association and is actively involved in a variety of charitable and church-related activities.
Chambers Review
USA
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.
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
Provided by Chambers
"Shayne is thoughtful but practical. He thrives at explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely."
"He is a knowledgeable and fantastic partner who looks around corners."
"Shayne is truly phenomenal."
"Shayne is an experienced capital markets attorney who brings a strong business focus to his advice."
"Shayne is thoughtful but practical. He thrives at explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely."
"He is a knowledgeable and fantastic partner who looks around corners."
"Shayne is truly phenomenal."
"Shayne is an experienced capital markets attorney who brings a strong business focus to his advice."
"Shayne is thoughtful but practical. He thrives at explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely."
"He is a knowledgeable and fantastic partner who looks around corners."
"Shayne is truly phenomenal."
"Shayne is an experienced capital markets attorney who brings a strong business focus to his advice."
"Shayne is thoughtful but practical. He thrives at explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely."
"He is a knowledgeable and fantastic partner who looks around corners."
"Shayne is truly phenomenal."
"Shayne is an experienced capital markets attorney who brings a strong business focus to his advice."
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