John Williams advises public and private companies in the technology and life sciences industries throughout their corporate lifecycles, as well as underwriters and financial advisers active in those industries.
Mr. Williams primarily handles capital markets and emerging company matters, and he represents issuers and investment banks on various transactions, including:
He also regularly advises on securities law compliance, corporate governance matters, employment matters, equity incentives, and startup matters.
Mr. Williams was named a Rising Star in the area of Securities & Corporate Finance by Super Lawyers in 2019-2023. In law school, he was an editor on the Stanford Law Review. He currently serves on Latham’s Ethics Committee.
Mr. Williams advises on various capital markets transactions, from IPOs and direct listings to follow-on offerings. His experience includes representing:
Mr. Williams represents public and private companies in general corporate matters, public company reporting, venture capital financings, and strategic transactions. His clients include:
Mr. Williams has advised on the following M&A and activism defense matters:
Chambers USA recognized the firm as a “powerhouse in the capital markets space.”
Chambers USA recognized the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for “world class expertise when it comes to the most challenging transactions.”