IPO Playbook

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

The Latham US IPO Guide

An Insider's Guide to the IPO Process

An Insider's Guide to a Global IPO

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

Calendar notes when financial statements go stale for issuers.

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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.

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April 28, 2021 Podcast

Episode 25 — Fast Track to IPO: Why Are Series A Startups Snatching Topflight CFOs?

Compressed funding timelines present founders and early stage investors in Europe with increasing opportunities — if they are prepared to grasp them.

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?

Banking Capital Markets Emerging Companies & Growth Entertainment, Sports & Media Digital Assets & Web3 IPOs & Equity Capital Markets National Office Public Company Representation Retail & Consumer Products Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)Tax Technology Video Gaming & esports

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

IPO Playbook

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

The Latham US IPO Guide

The Latham Global IPO Guide

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Episode 25 — Fast Track to IPO: Why Are Series A Startups Snatching Topflight CFOs?

Latham Lawyers Talk SPACs on NASDAQ #TradeTalks

Episode 1 — Tech Trends: IPO or Direct Listings?

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

What Is a Direct Listing?

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Alexander F. Cohen

Paul M. Dudek

Joel H. Trotter