Ian Schuman, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Capital Markets Practice, represents issuers and underwriters in complex, high-profile equity and debt offerings, both in the United States and internationally.
Ian offers clients unique experience handling prominent capital markets transactions on behalf of globally recognized brands and major investment banks. He advises on matters involving a range of industries, with a particular focus on the consumer retail, restaurant, and technology sectors.
Ian also represents companies with respect to general corporate and securities matters.
His transactional work includes advising on:
His broader corporate practice includes advising on:
Ian previously served as the firm’s New York Deputy Office Managing Partner.
Since 2011, Ian represented underwriters and issuers on more than 370 debt and equity offerings across various industries, including more than 80 IPOs and 90 high yield offerings. Select issuers include:
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