Tom Underwood advises US and foreign issuers and investment banks in a broad range of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and other common and preferred equity offerings, investment grade and high-yield debt issuances, convertible notes offerings, SPAC transactions, PIPEs, and other complex capital-raising transactions as well as equity and other derivatives, derivatives financing, and structured products.

Tom also advises clients on securities law compliance, public company reporting and corporate governance issues related to the ’34 Act and NYSE/Nasdaq requirements, as well as other corporate matters.

Prior to joining O’Melveny, Tom spent several years as a capital markets associate at another major US law firm, where his work was similarly focused. Tom’s experience spans a variety of sectors, including technology, energy, life sciences, industrials, and real estate.