Ryan is the head of Akin’s preferred equity & hybrid capital practice and member of the corporate, special situations and capital solutions groups. His practice encompasses investments and transactions across the capital structure, including advising on private and public structured equity and complex corporate transactions. From convertible and non-convertible preferred equity to equity kickers and other convertible securities, Ryan partners with clients to deliver bespoke capital solutions spanning debt, equity and hybrid financings.

His clients include a broad array of asset managers and key market participants, including credit, opportunities, private equity, growth and venture funds, family offices and other investors, as well as issuers.

Ryan also advises on distressed and other special situations, recapitalizations and restructurings, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and traditional corporate matters, including public company reporting. He has extensive capital markets experience, including initial and secondary offerings of common, preferred and convertible securities, Rule 144A offerings, rights offerings and shelf registrations.

With experience across sectors, Ryan advises clients on financings and matters impacting investment management & private equity, energy & infrastructure, software and technology, among other industries.