IPO Playbook

A one-stop resource, with desktop references, guides, articles, and more, as you consider taking your company public.

The Latham Global IPO Guide

An Insider's Guide to a Global IPO

The Latham US IPO Guide

An Insider's Guide to the IPO Process

Thinking about going public? Our latest guide tells you what you need to know.

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom documents some of the interesting US securities laws questions we have encountered.

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Desktop Staleness Calendar for 2022 Offerings

Calendar notes when financial statements go stale for issuers with fiscal years ending December 31, 2021.

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Financial Statement Requirements for US Issuers

Guide to the financial statements required for US securities offerings.

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Financial Statements Requirements for Non-US Issuers

Guide for non-US issuers to the financial statements required for US securities offerings.

The Latham FPI Guide

Topics of most interest to foreign private issuers and their advisors when engaging in US capital markets transactions.

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Spin-offs Unraveled: Complex ‘IPOs’ With a Sophisticated Tax Overlay

Considerations when spinning off a business segment or division.

Book of Jargon®

An interactive glossary of emerging-company acronyms, slang, and terminology.

Book of Jargon®

An interactive glossary of US corporate and bank finance acronyms, slang, and terminology.

IPO Edge Bootcamp Ben Cohen Rachel Sheridan

October 23, 2020 Video

IPO Edge Bootcamp Webinar Highlights

Partners Benjamin Cohen and Rachel Sheridan join IPO Edge's virtual bootcamp to discuss SPACs, direct listings, and IPOs.

August 4, 2020 Video

Latham Lawyers Talk SPACs on NASDAQ #TradeTalks

Ryan Maierson and Daniel Harrist discuss why SPACs are gaining momentum as a vehicle to bring companies public.

June 18, 2020 Podcast

Episode 1 – Tech Trends: IPO or Direct Listings?

June 16, 2020 Blog

Focus on Culture and Conduct Brings New Considerations for Corporates and Investors

February 7, 2020 Video

What Is a Direct Listing?

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Alexander F. Cohen

Washington, D.C. alexander.cohen@lw.com +1.202.637.2284

Paul M. Dudek

Washington, D.C. paul.dudek@lw.com +1.202.637.2377

Joel H. Trotter

Washington, D.C. joel.trotter@lw.com +1.202.637.2165