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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel

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What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP demonstrates prowess in a range of capital markets transactions, both domestically and on an international scale, with a host of talented and experienced associates supporting a team of renowned partners in the space. The team acts for an enviable roster of clients and is particularly adept at handling the largest traditional IPOs in the market, as well as assisting on transactions involving SPACs. The attorneys also have experience in high-yield and investment grade debt offerings and provide complementary advice on convertible debt transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised Meta Platforms on its Rule 144A/Regulation S debt offering, with an aggregate value of $10 billion.

Strengths

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"The team has a deep understanding of the legal landscape and translates this to specific business situations."

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"The Davis Polk team is perfectly coordinated and possesses all of the nuanced legal expertise."

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"The firm is incredibly sophisticated, with a strong grasp of technical points and great insights into implications of various paths."

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Kaplan
Michael Kaplan
Star Individuals
Michael Kaplan stands out for his market-leading practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and managers in high-yield and investment-grade debt issuances, as well as equity offerings.
"Michael is one of the best and most experienced underwriters counsel in the market."
"He is unquestionably a star. Michael is a real pleasure to work with."
"Michael's advice is particularly valuable for navigating complex situations."
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Richard D Truesdell
Richard D Truesdell
Star Individuals
Richard Truesdell wins broad acclaim as an industry-leading name for securities transactions. Hisstellar practice runs the full gamut of issuer and manager representation, advising on debt and equity offerings by companies in diverse industries.
"Richard is the epitome of a trusted advisor. He is in the trenches with you on any complex problem."
"He always provides commercial, pragmatic advice and is unbelievably insightful."
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Alan Denenberg
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Alan Denenberg
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Alan Denenberg impresses with his experience handling significant IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as high profile debt transactions, ranging from high-yield bonds to convertible debt.
"He is a fantastic lawyer. Alan is extraordinarily responsive and epitomizes good judgment and expertise."
"Alan is excellent. He is a leader in this field."
"Alan is very practical and gives advice that fits in with the wider market."
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Deanna Kirkpatrick
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Deanna Kirkpatrick
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Deanna Kirkpatrick is a great choice of counsel for complex debt and equity transactions, boasting an excellent track record in traditional biotechnology IPOs as well as in taking SPACs public.
"Deanna is an amazing partner and really well-respected across the industry."
"Deanna is very highly regarded. She is a strong and practical lawyer."
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John Meade
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John Meade
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John Meade maintains a broad capital markets practice, dedicated to the representation of both issuer and manager-side clients in IPOs, and other equity offerings, as well as debt issuances.
"John is an exceptional attorney all around, with an encyclopedic knowledge of capital markets and IPO processes."
"John has really good judgment and he is ahead of the changing rules. He is decisive, practical and hard-working."
"John executes complex transactions flawlessly. He has wisdom, leadership and problem solving skills and provides sophisticated, thoughtful and actionable advice."
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Byron Rooney
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Byron Rooney
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Byron Rooney continues to impress clients with his talent at handling the full range of debt and equity securities offerings, including advising on novel transactional structures.
"Byron has a wealth of knowledge and is very commercial."
"He has encyclopedic knowledge of the SEC. He is a creative problem solver and helps enormously when navigating complex problems."
"Byron is an extremely intelligent and very practical partner."
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Emily Roberts
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Emily Roberts
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Emily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household-name issuers and high-profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.
Emily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household-name issuers and high-profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.
Emily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household name issuers and high profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.
Emily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household name issuers and high profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.
"Emily is extremely technical and goes the extra mile to understand the business of her clients."
"Emily is extremely technical and goes the extra mile to understand the business of her clients."
"Emily is a very thoughtful lawyer."
"Emily is a very thoughtful lawyer."
"She is exceptional."
"She's a very technical lawyer who is very collaborative."
"She's a very technical lawyer who is very collaborative."
"She is exceptional."
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Derek Dostal
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Derek Dostal
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Derek Dostal comes recommended for his comprehensive debt practice. He has also established himself as a key figure in equity capital markets, with a particular expertise in SPACs.
"Derek is always willing to think outside of the box."
"Derek has a well respected equity and SPACs practice."
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Marcel Fausten
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Marcel Fausten
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Marcel Fausten is developing an impressive reputation among companies and leading investment banks as a capital markets adviser of choice for debt and equity transactions.
"Marcel is supremely efficient and practical."
"Marcel provides solid advice, is very practical and fully aware of commercial challenges and the industry overall."
"He is excellent, very attentive and focused."
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Yasin Keshvargar
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Yasin Keshvargar
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Yasin Keshvargar gains recognition from issuers and underwriters for his ability to assist with a wide range of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.
"Yasin is a great partner and trusted advisor."
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Gerhard Radtke
Gerhard Radtke
Expertise Based Abroad
Hong Kong-based Gerhard Radtke demonstrates his ability to handle a range of debt capital markets transactions, with notable expertise on high-yield issuances.
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Maurice Blanco
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Maurice Blanco
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Foreign Expert
Co-head of the capital markets group, Maurice Blanco is relied upon by issuers and underwriters to provide high quality counsel on complex issues across markets in Latin America.
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Michael J Willisch
Michael J Willisch
Expertise Based Abroad
Madrid-based practitioner Michael Willisch remains a trusted adviser due to his longstanding experience in the capital markets arena in Spain. He regularly assists with a broad range of mandates including private placements, share placements and share-swap transactions. As a US-qualified lawyer Michael Willisch is a particularly good choice for clients seeking comprehensive cross-border assistance.
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Nicholas A Kronfeld
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Nicholas A Kronfeld
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Foreign Expert
Nicholas Kronfeld boasts significant strength in handling debt and equity capital markets transactions. He is held in high regard for his ability to provide counsel on matters across Latin America.
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Manuel Garciadiaz
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Manuel Garciadiaz
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Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
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Maurice Blanco
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Maurice Blanco
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Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
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Michael J Willisch
Michael J Willisch
Spain expertise based abroad
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Michael Kaplan
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Michael Kaplan
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Foreign expert for Israel
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Nicholas A Kronfeld
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Nicholas A Kronfeld
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Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
Michael Kaplan
Michael Kaplan
Star Individuals
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Richard D Truesdell
Richard D Truesdell
Star Individuals
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Deanna Kirkpatrick
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Deanna Kirkpatrick
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John Meade
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John Meade
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Byron Rooney
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Byron Rooney
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Derek Dostal
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Derek Dostal
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Marcel Fausten
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Marcel Fausten
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Yasin Keshvargar
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Yasin Keshvargar
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
Alan Denenberg
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Alan Denenberg
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Emily Roberts
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Emily Roberts
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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products
Gerhard Radtke
Gerhard Radtke
China expertise based abroad
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