"Responsive, practical and a real asset to have on your side." "The leading capital markets lawyer." "Brilliant and an absolute pleasure to work with. His ability to communicate and relate to clients is second to none."
Chambers USA 2024
Star Individual – Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Chambers USA 2024
Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law
Crain’s New York Business 2024
Band 1 – Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Chambers USA 2023
"An omnipresent attorney in capital markets who has handled some of the largest and most significant IPOs." "Very smart and personable, just a really thoughtful sounding board."
Chambers USA 2023
Hall of Fame – Finance: Capital Markets: Debt and Finance: Capital Markets: Equity; "Head and shoulders above the rest."
The Legal 500 US 2017–2023
Leading Lawyer – Finance: Capital Markets: Global Offerings and Finance: Capital Markets: High-Yield Offerings
The Legal 500 US 2016-2023
Dealmaker of the Year
The American Lawyer 2022
Profile
Marc Jaffe, Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ New York office, represents leading companies, investment banking firms, and investors in both public and private equity and debt offerings and corporate matters.
Marc regularly handles high-profile and precedent-setting corporate matters on behalf of prominent US and foreign companies, investment banks, private equity and venture capital funds, and other investors. His broad industry experience includes the technology, entertainment, retail and consumer, financial services, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, energy, and media and telecommunications sectors.
Marc guides clients on diverse types of capital markets and financing transactions, including:
Initial public offerings
Secondary and follow-on offerings
Private placements
Debt offerings
Restructurings
Leadership
Marc currently serves as Managing Partner of the firm’s New York office. He previously served as Global Chair of Latham’s Corporate Department and Global Co-Chair of the Capital Markets Practice.
Marc is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker on securities law-related topics.
Experience
Since 2011, Marc has represented issuers and underwriters in more than 450 equity and debt offerings, including more than 80 IPOs and more than 115 high yield offerings. Select IPOs include:
New York Office Managing Partner named to Crain’s New York Business’ inaugural Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting, and Law list recognizing leaders who “possess the financial, strategic, and legal expertise to drive significant commercial activity in the region, shaping New York City’s business landscape and fostering enterprise growth.”
Marc Jaffe named to Crain’s New York Business’ inaugural Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting, and Law list recognizing leaders who “possess the financial, strategic, and legal expertise to drive significant commercial activity in the region, shaping New York City’s business landscape and fostering enterprise growth.”
Marc Jaffe receives prestigious recognition from American Jewish Committee for his illustrious legal career and commitment to philanthropy, community service, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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