Marc Jaffe, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Corporate Department, represents leading issuers, investment banking firms, and investors in both public and private debt and equity offerings, as well as in lending transactions.
Mr. Jaffe regularly handles high-profile and precedent-setting corporate finance matters on behalf of prominent US and foreign investment banks, public companies, non-US corporations, private equity funds, and mezzanine investment funds. He also advises on general securities and corporate matters. His broad industry experience includes the technology, entertainment, financial services, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, energy, media and telecommunications, and retail sectors.
Mr. Jaffe guides clients on diverse types of capital markets and financing transactions, including:
- Bridge lending and loan commitments
- Exchange offers
- Initial public offerings
- Restructurings
- Secondary and follow-on offerings
- Tender offers and consent solicitations
Accolades
Mr. Jaffe has earned widespread recognition for his trailblazing practice and leadership. He has been named a Distinguished Leader by the New York Law Journal and Dealmaker of the Year by The American Lawyer for representing Manchester United in its landmark IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. The Legal 500 US named Mr. Jaffe to its Hall of Fame, describing him as “pre-eminent in the capital markets space,” “head and shoulders above the rest,” and “a leading light.” He has also been ranked as one of the leading capital markets lawyers by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, IFLR1000, and The Legal 500, and has been recognized by The Legal 500 Latin America.
Leadership
Mr. Jaffe previously served as Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice.
Mr. Jaffe is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Securities Regulation Committee of the Bar of the City of New York. He is a frequent speaker on securities law-related topics.