John Slater

About John Slater

Partner in Houston and New York offices of Latham & Watkins, advising market-leading public and private companies on the full spectrum of complex corporate finance and M&A transactions, with a special focus in the energy, retail and technology sectors.Leverages a commercial mindset and comprehensive understanding of the debt and equity capital markets to advise clients on:• Initial public offerings (IPO) and follow-on offerings• Mergers and acquisitions, particularly de-SPAC transactions• Private debt- and equity-linked offerings• Liability management transactions, including restructurings, tender offers, exchange offers, and consent solicitations• Formation of partnerships and joint ventures• Corporate governance and other general corporate mattersBeyond transactional work, helps clients navigate day-to-day life as a public company or a company in the process of going public. Collaborates across Latham\'s multidisciplinary platform to connect companies with the internal and external resources they need to achieve their business goals.As a native Spanish-speaker providing both commercial and cultural fluency to clients in matters with a Latin America nexus, including companies pursuing dual listings on local markets and the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq, as well as private securities offerings to US investors.Portions of this profile may constitute attorney advertising. Any testimonial or endorsement on this profile does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Experience

1. Partner

   Latham & Watkins

   Jan 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Loyola University Chicago

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, History

  2007 — 2011

• Tulane University Law School

  Doctor of Law - JD, Law

  2011 — 2014