Latham & Watkins LLP

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.

John primarily handles capital markets and emerging company matters, and he represents issuers and investment banks on various transactions, including:

• • Initial public offerings
  • Direct listings
  • Follow-on equity and debt offerings
  • Venture capital financings
  • Private placements of public equity
  • Strategic investments
  • Tender offers

He also regularly advises on securities law compliance, corporate governance matters, employment matters, equity incentives, and startup matters.

John was named a Rising Star in the area of Securities & Corporate Finance by Super Lawyers in 2019-2024. In law school, he was an editor on the Stanford Law Review. He currently serves on Latham’s Ethics Committee.