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Covington & Burling LLP

Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Covington & Burling LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling is roundly praised for their representation of clients through capital markets transactions. They are noted for their work on the equity side and have experience advising underwriters, issuers and placement agents in various matters including IPOs.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling LLP represented Uber Technologies, Inc. in its Rule 144A offering of $1.725 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes.

Strengths

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  • There has never been an issue or topic that they have been unable to provide the needed support for.

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  • Covington has very strong technical proficiency that is well balanced with a strong commercial and business sense.

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  • The Covington team are engaged, thoughtful and always ready to jump into complex matters at a moment's notice.

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  • We rely on the Covington's expertise for a variety of complex matters. The team are always able to provide reliable, quick responses to questions and issues.

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  • Covington's capital markets team is super responsive and provides actionable, business-minded guidance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Brian K Rosenzweig
    Band 5Brian K Rosenzweig

    Brian K Rosenzweig

    Chair of  Covington & Burling's practice Brian Rosenzweig enjoys a great reputation for his comprehensive capital markets practice, centered around the representation of life sciences and technology companies and investment banks in varied securities transactions.
    • Brian is fabulous, he is there when you need him, responsive, clear, pragmatic and a great thought partner.

      Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobal
    • Brian is a great corporate lawyer. He really knows his stuff and we love working with him.

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    • Brian is a phenomenal lawyer and practice leader.

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    • Brian is the best in the business.

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  • Band 5Kerry Burke
    Band 5Kerry Burke

    Kerry Burke

    Kerry Burke of Covington & Burling regularly counsels issuers on bond and stock offerings.
    • She's really strong and a really good public company attorney.

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Ranked Individuals at Covington & Burling LLP (2)

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    Brian K Rosenzweig

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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    Kerry Burke

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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