Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Issuer Counsel
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Chambers Review
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is experienced in handling high level matters for a significant book of issuer and underwriter clients. The firm is regularly sought for advice on complex or esoteric capital markets issues and gains recognition for its expertise in high-yield and investment grade debt offerings. An impressive equity practice arises out of strong links with institutional corporate clients, granting the team an enviable level of market awareness.
Work Highlights
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP represented Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson in connection with Kenvue's issuance of $7.75 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes in a private placement.
Strengths
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"The lawyers' anticipatory guidance is expert and invaluable."
"Cravath's longstanding reputation as the one of the most capable and prestigious law firms is well deserved."
"Cravath is a large team of seasoned professionals that provide security and assurance on very complicated, time consuming and sensitive projects."
"The lawyers' anticipatory guidance is expert and invaluable."
"Cravath's longstanding reputation as the one of the most capable and prestigious law firms is well deserved."
"Cravath is a large team of seasoned professionals that provide security and assurance on very complicated, time consuming and sensitive projects."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Pitts is skilled at handling major debt and equity transactions in a wide range of sectors, including financial services, energy and technology.
"He is one of the most sophisticated issuer and bank counsel, Andrew is solutions-focused on complicated transactions."
"Andrew is a very good strategic thinker in unique situations."
"Andrew is a very practical and level-headed lawyer."
Craig Arcella stands out for his expertise in issuer and underwriter representation, frequently advising on high value debt and equity offerings.
"He is a fantastic debt and equity lawyer. Craig is very user-friendly and gets straight to the heart of the issue."
"Craig is a thoughtful and engaged partner."
Stephen Burns is highly regarded for his extensive capital markets expertise. He regularly serves as both issuer's and underwriter's counsel on bond and stock offerings by corporations in the energy, financial services and healthcare sectors.
"Stephen is very knowledgeable and commercial. He focuses on the big issues and works collaboratively."
"Steve is always on top of things. He is a great partner."
William Fogg attracts praise for the strength of his debt and equity-based capital markets practice. He regularly advises clients on IPOs and a wide range of underwritten investment-grade and high-yield bond transactions.
"Will is a very high quality and talented lawyer."
Nicholas Dorsey frequently counsels high profile issuers and underwriters on capital markets transactions. Clients turn to him for his expertise on both stock and bond offerings.
"Nick is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of capital markets."
"Nick is client-centered and practical."
"He knows the market inside out and is very skilled at guiding his clients."
Joseph Zavaglia is adept in the full span of debt and equity offerings, including high-yield transactions.
"Joseph is amazing and very business-oriented."
"He is very smart and thorough."
"Joseph provides extremely informed, diligent and thoughtful advice on complex situations."
Issuers and managers regularly turn to Michael Mariani for advice on both debt and equity transactions.
"Michael is sharp and has nuanced knowledge of his clients."
"He is a real problem solver and an absolutely terrific resource."
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