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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States | USA

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Equity Capital Markets includes advice on equity offerings transactions such as: Initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, right offerings; capital increases; ADR/GDR offerings; accelerated bookbuilts; block trades. Debt Capital Markets covers legal advice on the following transactions: investment grade debt offerings (stand alone bond issues; MTN programs, Commercial Paper programmes); equity-linked offerings (regulatory capital, convertibles and exchangeable offerings) and High Yield debt offerings.

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Larry W Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
Larry Sonsini's extensive knowledge of securities law makes him an asset to clients on the most complex capital markets transactions. He maintains a leading reputation for his seasoned counsel on debt offerings as well as IPOs and other equity transactions.
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Steven Bochner
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years Ranked
Steven Bochner has immense experience advising industry-leading companies and investment banks on the full panoply of capital markets matters.
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Katharine A Martin
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 14 Years Ranked
Chair of the firm's board of directors Katharine Martin stands out for her ability to handle a range of complex capital markets transactions. She is especially gifted at handling significant equity offerings, including IPOs and private investments, on behalf of issuers, sponsors and investment banks.
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Alan Denenberg
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
Alan Denenberg impresses with his experience handling significant IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as high-profile debt transactions, ranging from high-yield bonds to convertible debt.
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Charlie Kim
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
Charlie Kim is best known for his expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors, where he frequently advises underwriters and issuers on IPOs and debt offerings.
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Eric Jensen
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
Eric Jensen is a recommended choice of counsel for issuers and underwriters on a broad range of capital markets transactions, from IPOs to debt mandates.
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Gregg A Noel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
Gregg Noel provides market-leading counsel on the thorniest capital markets transactions. His practice sees him representing global issuers and underwriters in traditional IPOs, and he has established himself as one of the foremost experts on SPACs.
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Rezwan Pavri
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
Rezwan Pavri has a wealth of experience assisting clients with a comprehensive range of capital markets matters. He dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to handling major IPOs in varied industries.
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Richard A Kline
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
Richard Kline's capital markets practice covers both issuer and underwriter-side transactions, displaying particular strengths in handling IPOs by technology companies.
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Sarah K Solum
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
Sarah Solum has longstanding experience advising underwriters on stock offerings and notes issuances, including advising on convertible debt transactions.
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William B Brentani
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
Distinguished attorney William Brentani represents issuers, underwriters, and private equity sponsors in a wide variety of debt and equity transactions. He is highly sought after for his expert counsel on transactions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology, and retail.
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Allison Spinner
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
Allison Spinner displays strength in both issuer and underwriter representation on the full range of debt and equity offerings.
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Dan Webb
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
Dan Webb provides counsel to industry-leading clients on a wide range of capital markets matters. His transactional skill set encompasses public and private offerings of debt and equity, including IPOs.
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David Peinsipp
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
David Peinsipp is held in high esteem for his standout experience handling high-value IPOs and major debt offerings on behalf of technology and life sciences companies.
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Gordon K Davidson
Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
Gordon Davidson focuses his practice on acting for companies in the life sciences and technology industries, primarily handling IPOs and other equity offerings.
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James Evans
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
James Evans is particularly skilled at handling dept and equity transactions, with key experience including advising technology companies on their IPOs.
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Jeff Saper
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
Jeff Saper maintains a distinguished practice focused on securities transactions by technology and emerging growth companies. His expertise encompasses both issuer and underwriter representation.
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Jeffrey R Vetter
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Vetter has established a broad practice involving the representation of both underwriters and issuers in a wide array of capital markets transactions.
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John L Savva
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
John Savva is recommended for his expert counsel on public and private offerings of debt and equity. He is experienced in a broad array of sectors, including technology, healthcare and financial services.
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Michael Occhiolini
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
Among Michael Occhiolini's noteworthy client base, he boasts widely recognized technology companies, who regularly turn to him for advice on a broad range of debt and equity transactions.
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Sarah P. Payne
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
Sarah Payne is recognized for her extensive capabilities on wide-ranging capital markets matters. She is particularly skilled at advising on IPOs and secondary offerings.
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Shayne Kennedy
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
Shayne Kennedy impresses clients with his ability to handle complex debt and equity securities offerings. He is particularly experienced at advising on IPOs in the life sciences and technology industries.
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Steven B Stokdyk
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
Steven Stokdyk is a distinguished figure in the California legal market. He focuses his practice on the representation of issuers and underwriters in transactional securities matters, such as IPOs and debt offerings.
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Stewart L McDowell
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
Stewart McDowell's capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.
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Tad Freese
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
Tad Freese is especially active in the technology market, advising banks and companies on their debt and equity transactions.
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Tony Jeffries
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
Tony Jeffries is highly regarded for his advice on capital markets transactions. He is best known for his representation of technology companies, and their underwriters, on diverse securities offerings.
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Alison S Ressler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
Alison Ressler centers her practice on capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on debt and equity-based securities offerings. Her expertise in securities law is complemented by a wider M&A and private equity-based skill set.
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Amanda Rose
Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
Amanda Rose is noted for her experience handling securities transactions by major technology and life sciences companies. She is often sought after for assistance with complex debt financings and equity offerings.
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Bill Hughes
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
Bill Hughes advises on an array of debt and equity offerings. His client base includes both public and private companies.
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Bradley Weber
Goodwin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
Bradley Weber demonstrates strength in capital markets laws and frequently represents companies and investment banks in complex securities transactions.
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Brett Cooper
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
Brett Cooper is noted for his experience in securities law. His expertise covers equity financing, debt offerings and SPAC transactions.
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Cheston Larson
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
Cheston Larson maintains a robust practice, which sees him advising issuing companies, and their underwriters, on diverse capital markets transactions. He is notably adept at providing counsel to organizations in the pharmaceutical sector.
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Emily Roberts
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
Emily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household-name issuers and high-profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.
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Erik Franks
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
Erik Franks has an impressive practice that sees him advise some of the best-known technology companies and investment banks on major offerings of debt and equity, including convertible debt.
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Gian-Michele a Marca
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
Gian-Michele a Marca attracts widespread praise for his debt capital markets practice, with notable expertise in convertible debt transactions.
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Heidi Mayon
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy.
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John-Paul Motley
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
John-Paul Motley is praised for his securities law practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on a comprehensive range of debt and equity transactions.
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Jon Avina
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
Jon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies, and their underwriters, for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions.
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Michelle Gasaway
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
Michelle Gasaway has a comprehensive debt and equity practice, with notable capabilities in guiding clients through their IPOs, including advising special purpose acquisition companies on going public.
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Monica J Shilling
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
Monica Shilling is noted for her expertise in capital markets law. Her experience includes handling major IPOs, follow-on offerings, and investment-grade debt transactions.
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Patrick S Brown
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
Patrick Brown regularly acts for major investment banks and corporations in a wide variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare and real estate.
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Pippa Bond
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
Pippa Bond is highly commended for her work advising issuers and underwriters on the full range of debt and equity securities offerings.
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Robert A Freedman
Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
Robert Freedman is recognized for handling a comprehensive range of securities transactions, including equity-based deals, such as IPOs and follow-on offerings, and extensive debt offerings.
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Ryan A Murr
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
"Ryan is a phenomenal lawyer. He is incredibly smart and he always provides valuable input on legal questions as well as business and strategic advice."
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Sharon R Flanagan
Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
Sharon Flanagan focuses her practice on securities offerings in the technology and life sciences industries. She frequently represents issuers and underwriters in IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as various debt issuances.
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Thomas J. Ivey
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
Thomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on diverse capital markets matters.
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Andrew Williamson
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
Andrew Williamson advises industry-leading clients on major debt and equity transactions, and he has particular expertise in IPOs and follow-ons.
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Calise Cheng
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
Calise Cheng in the Palo Alto office is adept on matters across the spectrum of debt and equity, with a particular expertise in advising issuers on equity offerings.
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Jeffrey T. Hartlin
Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Hartlin has notable experience advising clients in the biopharmaceutical industry on IPOs and debt offerings, among other issues.
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Jonie Kondracki
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
Jonie Kondracki is often called upon by clients in the life sciences and technology markets for her advice on debt and equity transactions.
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Kristin VanderPas
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
Kristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.
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Lewis Kneib
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
Cochair of the LA corporate department, Lewis Kneib has considerable strength in the capital markets space. He is adept at handling transactions in the hospitality and real estate sectors.
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Sarah Axtell
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
Sarah Axtell handles the full range of capital markets transactions, with clients including companies in the technology market and major investment banks.
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Denny Won
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
Denny Won is an up-and-coming partner in Cooley's San Francisco office. He regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.
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Julia Forbess
Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Julia Forbess demonstrates a strong record advising issuer clients with a range of debt and equity offerings, with a particular aptitude on IPOs and matters pertaining to convertible debt.
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Lisa Stimmell
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Lisa Stimmell is an up-and-coming partner in Wilson Sonsini's Palo Alto office. She has broad experience in debt and equity matters, with a strong record advising on public offerings, both on the issuer and underwriter side.
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Ran Ben-Tzur
Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Ran Ben-Tzur is recognized for his strong record advising clients, particularly in California's tech space, on initial public offerings and other equity and debt transactions.
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Siana Lowrey
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
Siana Lowrey has a burgeoning practice in the market, especially among organizations in the tech and consumer goods space. She demonstrates significant strength in assisting on high-value IPOs.
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States | USA

USA - Nationwide

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Eminent Practitioners

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