Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP20 Years Ranked
- Charlie Kim Cooley LLP8 Years Ranked
- Eric Jensen Cooley LLP14 Years Ranked
- Gregg A Noel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates17 Years Ranked
- Rezwan Pavri Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati10 Years Ranked
- Richard A Kline Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Sarah K Solum Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer10 Years Ranked
- William B Brentani Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Allison Spinner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
- Dan Webb Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
- David Peinsipp Cooley LLP6 Years Ranked
- Gordon K Davidson Fenwick21 Years Ranked
- James Evans Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jeff Saper Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati21 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey R Vetter Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian16 Years Ranked
- John L Savva Sullivan & Cromwell LLP11 Years Ranked
- Michael Occhiolini Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
- Sarah P. Payne Sullivan & Cromwell LLP7 Years Ranked
- Shayne Kennedy Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- Steven B Stokdyk Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Stewart L McDowell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Tad Freese Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Tony Jeffries Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Alison S Ressler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP21 Years Ranked
- Bill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP2 Years Ranked
- Bradley Weber Goodwin4 Years Ranked
- Brett Cooper Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP7 Years Ranked
- Cheston Larson Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Emily Roberts Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Erik Franks Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
- Gian-Michele a Marca Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Heidi Mayon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked
- John-Paul Motley Cooley LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jon Avina Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michelle Gasaway Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
- Monica J Shilling Kirkland & Ellis LLP14 Years Ranked
- Patrick S Brown Sullivan & Cromwell LLP16 Years Ranked
- Pippa Bond Kirkland & Ellis LLP10 Years Ranked
- Robert A Freedman Fenwick5 Years Ranked
- Ryan A Murr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
- Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP12 Years Ranked
- Thomas J. Ivey Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates13 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Amanda Rose Fenwick5 Years Ranked
- Andrew Williamson Cooley LLP9 Years Ranked
- Calise Cheng Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey T. Hartlin Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jonie Kondracki Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kristin VanderPas Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
- Lewis Kneib Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Sarah Axtell Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cooley LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedCooley has a highly regarded capital markets practice that harbors a deep bench of widely recognized experts in the life sciences and technology sectors. Regularly engaged as issuer's counsel in high-value IPOs, and houses practitioners with specialist knowledge of convertible debt, among other securities offerings. Boasts a client base of top-tier investment banks and companies, including an enviable stable of emerging businesses.1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell is a leading firm for capital markets transactions, sought after by both banks and companies for its stellar expertise and extensive experience. Regularly works with managers and issuers on a range of deals, including convertible and investment grade debt offerings. Also provides expert counsel on IPOs and equity-linked notes offerings on behalf of both well-established industry players and newer emerging companies. Particular industry focus in technology and life sciences.1 Latham & Watkins LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedLatham & Watkins has a distinguished capital markets practice boasting an impressive roster of skilled practitioners, renowned for their commercial approach. Advises a range of banks, sovereign governments and corporate clients on all types of high-value debt and equity transactions. Frequently advises on transactions in the life sciences and technology industries.1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedSimpson Thacher is highly regarded for its broad capital markets practice, consistently representing high-profile companies, private equity sponsors and underwriters across complex transactions. Offers expertise across the full spectrum of securities offerings, including advising major technology companies on high-value IPOs. Experience assisting in first-time issuances from both the investor and growing business perspective.1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedSkadden Arps has a diverse capital markets practice with expertise in the full range of securities offerings. Able to provide a full-service practice in both domestic and international markets, working across practice groups to bring a range of skills to transactions. Routinely sought out by private equity firms for advice on securities transactions. Boasts particularly deep experience of IPOs, including a specialist knowledge of the SPAC market. In debt and equity transactions it also draws upon notable expertise in REITs.1 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's standout practice offers expertise in a wide range of capital markets transactions, including all types of equity and debt offerings, representing issuers and underwriters. Widely respected by clients and peers alike, seen as a premier firm for high-value IPOs and follow-on offerings, and has specialist knowledge of convertible debt. Regularly handles deals involving some of the most well-known clients in the technology, energy and life sciences sectors, including startups and established companies.
Band 2
2 FenwickCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedFenwick's team is comprised of renowned experts in the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm demonstrates strength in advising leading companies on a range of transactions and is regularly engaged as issuer's counsel in high-value IPOs as well as an array of other securities offerings, including convertible bonds. Additionally, Fenwick attorneys represent investment banking funds, venture capital and private equity-backed companies and privately held businesses.2 GoodwinCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedGoodwin's team regularly represent technology and life sciences companies in high-value IPOs and follow-on offerings. Strong West Coast offering bolsters firm's nationwide footprint. Also often called on to advise underwriters in equity and debt offerings, including convertible debt.2 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell has an eminent capital markets practice with cross-border capabilities across a wide range of complex high-value transactions. A popular choice for investment banks and issuers involved in high-value debt and equity offerings. Capital markets capabilities bolstered by firmwide strength in M&A. Sought out for its expertise in representing syndicated groups of underwriters.
Band 3
3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher boasts a highly skilled team of lawyers with a wealth of experience on both sides of deals, capable of handling the most complex of transactions. Offers noted expertise in the technology, biotechnology and life sciences areas, advising a range of issuer and underwriter clients. Transactional strength is reinforced by experience providing SEC regulatory compliance advice.3 Kirkland & Ellis LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has an esteemed California offering in the capital markets space, bolstered by an immense skill set in private equity deals. Recognized for its skillful representation of both issuers and investment banks in major transactions. Especially noted for its ability to advise on capital markets transactions for companies in financial distress. Attorneys at the firm regularly advise on investment grade and high-yield debt transactions, as well as IPOs and follow-on offerings.3 O'Melveny & Myers LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers boasts a full-service capital markets team that represents issuers and underwriters, including investment banks, REITs and multinational corporations, in a variety of debt and equity transactions. Harbors experience and expertise across a range of sectors including technology, healthcare and entertainment.3 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has an experienced team that is regularly sought after for its strengths in all manner of public equity and debt offerings. Established as a key player in the technology and life sciences sectors, often representing emerging companies in IPOs. Represents both issuers and underwriters, including household-name investment banks and global corporations.3 Sidley Austin LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedSidley Austin has an impressive group complementing the firm's nationwide and international footprint. Frequently sought after by both issuer and underwriter clients across a range of industries including technology, energy and e-commerce. Advises on the full range of securities issuances.
Band 4
4 DLA Piper LLP (US)Capital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedDLA Piper holds a strong reputation in the market for the team's ability to handle a range of equity and debt capital transactions. The group are routinely called upon by both issuers and underwriters. The team demonstrates an excellent capacity to handle substantial IPOs and follow-on offerings.4 Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedThe Freshfields team is held in high regard in the capital markets space. It is relied upon by public companies, SPACs and investment banks to handle a host of matters including equity offerings and IPOs. The team has further experience of advising shareholders on securing full exit of their investments through de-SPAC transactions.4 Paul Hastings LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedThe Paul Hastings team boasts both strength and depth in the capital markets space. The group has considerable experience in the life sciences, finance and technology sectors. They are routinely called upon to provide counsel on significant IPOs and financing transactions.