Atty. Jonathan B. Ko
Jonathan Ko is a partner in the Securities and Capital Markets practice and is based in the Los Angeles office. Mr.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Jonathan B. Ko at a Glance
Jonathan B. Ko is a business and m&a attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan B. Ko
- Jonathan Ko is a partner in the Securities and Capital Markets practice and is based in the Los Angeles office
- Mr. Ko represents private and public companies, investment banks, private equity firms and other institutional investors in a wide range of capital market transactions across various industries, including financial services, gaming, hospitality, real estate, retail and technology
- These transactions include initial public offerings, follow on and secondary offerings, and public and private offerings of high-yield debt, investment grade debt and equity securities
- He has handled the financing and securities law aspects of mergers and acquisitions transactions
- In addition, Mr. Ko counsels clients on SEC reporting and compliance obligations as well as other corporate and securities law matters
- He also has extensive experience in liability management transactions and out-of-court restructurings, advising clients on debt tender and exchange offers and consent solicitations
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan B. Ko's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan B. Ko handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Los Angeles
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Jonathan B. Ko
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan B. Ko's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Jonathan B. Ko can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Jonathan B. Ko attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan B. Ko Handles in Los Angeles
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