Capital Markets: Equity: Manager Counsel

Cooley 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.

"If there are any complex issues or items in a transaction, the Cooley team knows what to do without missing a beat."

"The Cooley capital markets team are incredibly knowledgeable and practical business advisers. They are adept at making complicated matters simple."

"I have significant trust in their ability to handle complex legal matters, including in emerging spaces and new regulatory environments."

Cooley assisted the coffeehouse chain Dutch Bros with its USD556.8 million IPO of 24,210,526 shares of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

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 super smart and truly an expert on the technical issues surrounding capital markets." "He is a great practitioner."

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. "His legal advice demonstrates significant substantive expertise, insight, judgment and experience."

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 a great technical lawyer." "He has an excellent work ethic."

Divakar Gupta is a noted expert in the handling of equity transactions, offering particular experience in the biopharmaceutical sector. "Divakar is really fantastic, he is highly responsive, always collaborative, very commercially oriented and a pleasure to work with." "He is a great problem solver and a huge asset to our industry."

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 fantastic. He is deeply knowledgeable and has the ability to get up to speed quickly and fully understand the problem."

Gian-Michele a Marca attracts widespread praise for his debt capital markets practice, with notable expertise in convertible debt transactions.

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.

Jon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies, and their underwriters, for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions. "Jon brings incredible experience and boardroom presence." "He is a very strong lawyer."

Andrew Williamson advises industry-leading clients on major debt and equity transactions, and he has particular expertise in IPOs and follow-ons.

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. "Calise is a very strong lawyer in the capital markets space."

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 an exceptional partner." "She is an incredible capital markets adviser who spearheaded a number of IPO transactions for our firm."

Kristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors. "Kristin knows the law inside and out. You can ask her any technical question and she immediately knows the answer." "She has a strong work ethic and a high level of knowledge."

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. "Denny has an amazing work ethic and he provides seamless, flawless execution on extremely tight timelines." "We appreciate his experience, problem-solving ability and responsiveness." "Denny is a robust and trusted counsel who commits himself fully to each transaction."

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. "Siana is very strong in all aspects of the role of a capital markets attorney."