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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

USA Guide 2026 : California

Cooley LLP

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - California

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What the Team is Known For

Cooley LLP has a highly regarded capital markets practice that harbors a deep bench of widely recognized experts in the life sciences and technology sectors. The firm is regularly engaged as issuer's counsel in high-value IPOs, and houses practitioners with specialist knowledge of convertible debt, among other securities offerings. It boasts a client base of top-tier investment banks and companies, including an enviable stable of emerging businesses.

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Work Highlights

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Cooley advised Uber in its $1.15 billion senior notes offering.

Strengths

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They are great at presenting advice that balances risk with commercial considerations.
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Cooley is very fast in handling complex situations and knowing what to do in unique situations.
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Notable Practitioners

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Eric Jensen
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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Charlie Kim
Charlie Kim is co-chair of Cooley’s global capital markets practice group. He 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.
Charlie is the standout attorney at the firm.
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David Peinsipp
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.
David is adept at weighing the risks against the benefits.
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Jon Avina
Jon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies, and their underwriters, for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions.
Jon is incredible on corporate matters.
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Denny Won
Denny Won regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.
Denny is technically strong.
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Denny is able to focus on the ultimate transactional goal while still representing his client's interests.
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Denny does deep diligence and is highly sophisticated to work with.
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Gian-Michele a Marca
Gian-Michele a Marca attracts widespread praise for his debt capital markets practice, with notable expertise in convertible debt transactions. He routinely offers counsel to clients within the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
He is a leading practitioner in the convertible financing space.
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John-Paul Motley
John-Paul Motley is praised for his securities law practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the comprehensive range of debt and equity transactions.
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Kristin VanderPas
Kristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.
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Milson Yu
Milson Yu frequently acts on behalf of companies and investment banks in a variety of capital market transactions.
Milson does exceptional work for us. He knows our business very well, always knows the answer and makes helpful recommendations.
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