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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA
What the Team is Known For
Cooley LLP is an enviable life sciences and technology practice, representing some of the fastest-growing startups in the country on capital markets transactions. On the East and West coasts, the firm maintains a comprehensive overview of the market, working with companies and investment banks on sophisticated equity offerings, showing considerable strength in IPOs. The attorneys also offer specialist knowledge of convertible debt and SPACs.
Strengths
"The firm is incredibly capable in the equity capital market space, with vast experience and provides differentiated insights."
"Cooley is expert at handling the most complex and sophisticated matters with excellent depth in every field."
"Cooley has a deep team that is flexible, nimble and creative with solutions for situations."
Work Highlights
Cooley LLP advised ACELYRIN on its $621 million IPO.
Notable practitioners
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.
"Charlie is a fantastic attorney."
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 always has creative solutions for the more complex and bespoke issues. He has a reputation for being the go-to for answers to the hardest questions."
"David is a practical lawyer who is highly recommended for IPOs."
"David has a superior presence in capital markets. He is amazing in the boardroom."
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Eric is an experienced and distinguished expert."
Jon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies, and their underwriters, for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions.
"Jon is super practical and has a calming and executive presence that is so valuable."
"Jon Avina is an excellent business partner who understands strategies, priorities and challenges, and tailors his counsel accordingly."
"Jon operates at a very high level in a collaborative way. He provides valuable insights."
Divakar Gupta is a noted expert in the handling of equity transactions, offering particular experience in the biopharmaceutical sector.
"Divakar is an excellent attorney with an extremely strong grasp of the law and the sector."
"He is a fantastic partner and has tremendous experience."
"He is an exceptional legal partner."
Eric Blanchard is commended for his deep capital markets expertise, with experience advising issuing companies and underwriters on investment-grade debt and equity offerings in the life sciences industry.
"Eric is a fantastic partner that consistently delivers for the team."
"He is a go-to practitioner and is extremely helpful."
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.
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.
"John-Paul is a great advisor who deals with issues extremely effectively."
Denny Won regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.
"Denny is excellent at executing processes and he is very diligent."
"Denny is well organized, always on top of items and super responsive."
"He has unbelievable firepower and work ethic. Denny is a fantastic partner."
Jonie Kondracki is often called upon by clients in the life sciences and technology markets for her advice on debt and equity transactions.
"Jonie is driven and super technical."
"She ensures the process moves quickly and smoothly. Jonie is a great extension of the Cooley brand."
Kristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.
Richard Segal acts for both underwriters and issuers in high value capital markets transactions. He offers notable skill in IPOs.
"The level of diligence Rich has is beyond impressive and he works through some of the most complex matters."
"Richard is highly skilled, practical and solutions-oriented."
"He has incredibly deep knowledge and is incredibly sophisticated in finding the right way to move forward."
Milson Yu frequently acts on behalf of companies and investment banks in a variety of capital market transactions.
"Milson is an incredible and creative partner. He is amazing and especially good dealing with the toughest deals."
"Milson understands our business very deeply and on a practical level. He knows every answer."
"He is a talented capital markets attorney who is very technical."