Chambers Review
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Capital Markets: Convertible Debt - USA
What the Team is Known For
Cooley LLP comes recommended for its strong knowledge of convertible debt, which it combines with expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm is well placed to advise a breadth of clients, including issuers, underwriters and private equity clients. It is also able to leverage a strong global network to deftly handle cross-border transactions.
Strengths
Cooley provides outstanding service and the team is always willing to go the extra step for their client.
The team is exceptionally diligent, sharp and hardworking.
Work Highlights
Cooley LLP advised Jazz Pharmaceuticals on its Rule 144A offering of USD850 million aggregate principal amount of 3.125% convertible senior notes.
Notable practitioners
Gian-Michele a Marca is widely held to be a leading lawyer in the convertible debt market, boasting the ability to structure these bonds and their related derivative components.
He was very knowledgeable.
Jason Savich earns excellent praise for his representation of issuers in convertible debt transactions.
Jason was technically excellent and did a great job breaking down very complicated concepts for non-experts.