Michael A. Rosati

Michael A. Rosati is a corporate finance attorney who focuses his practice on capital markets and structured finance transactions. He represents issuers, underwriters, and investors in a wide range of financial transactions involving debt and equity securities. His work includes advising companies on convertible notes, high-yield and investment-grade offerings, equity derivatives, and private investment in public equity transactions. Through detailed legal analysis and transaction management, he assists clients in navigating complex capital markets activities.

Mr. Rosati earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law. He also received an M.B.A. from the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business and holds a B.A. in Business Economics with a concentration in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His education in both law and business provides a strong foundation for handling complex financial transactions and advising companies on corporate finance and capital markets matters.

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Rosati has represented clients in numerous capital market transactions involving both public and private companies. His practice includes advising issuers on convertible note offerings, preferred stock issuances, and other securities transactions. He also assists companies with restructuring or repurchasing outstanding debt through tender offers, exchange offers, and private market repurchases. His experience allows him to guide clients through various stages of financing and capital markets participation.

Michael A. Rosati also advises private companies preparing to enter public markets and assists with complex corporate finance strategies. His work includes helping companies manage financing structures, securities offerings, and other capital markets transactions. By combining legal knowledge with financial insight, he supports clients in addressing regulatory requirements and structuring transactions designed to meet their business and financing objectives in evolving capital markets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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