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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity: Manager Counsel - USA - Nationwide

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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

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised the underwriters in connection with the SEC-registered offering by AbbVie Inc. of $15 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in seven series.

Strengths

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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 top capital markets lawyers in the US. He is incredibly responsive and commercial.

Michael is fantastic, he is absolutely top notch and top tier.

Michael is one of the best lawyers out there; he is incredibly experienced.

Richard D Truesdell
Richard D Truesdell
Star Individuals

Richard Truesdell wins broad acclaim as an industry-leading name for securities transactions. His stellar practice runs the full gamut of issuer and manager representation, advising on debt and equity offerings by companies in diverse industries.

The best capital markets and finance adviser in the country.

Richard is the lawyer you want on your capital markets transaction.

He is the best lawyer I've ever worked with, his analysis is superb. He has a wealth of knowledge and always has insightful judgment.

His technical knowledge is encyclopedic and the way he effortlessly guides transactions is second to none.

Richard is one of the most excellent capital markets parnters. He has very deep understanding of complex securities issues and gives very strategic advice.

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.

Alan is our go-to Partner at Davis Polk in life sciences and technology.

Alan Denenberg is a well-respected adviser with an impeccable reputation who has in-depth knowledge of market trends and securities law.

Alan is simply the best, a trusted partner that balances legal risks and commercial needs.

Deanna Kirkpatrick
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Deanna Kirkpatrick
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Band 2

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 work for underwriters in substantial bond and note issuances.

She is very technically proficient and a good problem-solver.

Emily Roberts
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Emily Roberts
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Band 2
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 technically very good.

John Meade
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John Meade
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Band 2
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.

He is our go-to lawyer with subject matter expertise, experience and good judgment.

John Meade is a go-to lawyer on the most challenging and complex capital markets issues.

He is a smart, level-headed and practical adviser.

John is outstanding. He is always available and provides very balanced, practical and actionable legal advice.

Byron Rooney
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Byron Rooney
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Band 3
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 provides excellent customer service. He is a great communicator and very commercial.

Byron goes above and beyond to meet our deadlines and providing very, very strong and reliable advice.

Byron is a cut above. He is so smart, so responsive, so good with clients and very commercial.

Derek Dostal
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Derek Dostal
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Band 3

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 IPOs.

Derek is rapidly becoming an industry star. He is super responsive, brilliant and provides great service to his clients. I sleep soundly at night when I know that Derek is my outside counsel.

Derek was great to work with, he dealt with a lot of complexity and took everything in stride.

He is practical and commerical.

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 an incredible technical lawyer. He provides very good perspective on challenging issues. He's hands-on and personalized in how he approaches his clients.

He is a great capital markets lawyer.

Marcel is smart, commercial and responsive.

Marcel is an absolutely phenomenal and responsive expert.

Roshni Banker Cariello
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Roshni Banker Cariello
5
Band 5

Roshi Banker Cariello is noted for her work handling debt and equity transactions including IPO and post-IPO work.

Roshni provides incredible service and is very commercial.

Roshni is a risng star.

Shane Tintle
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Shane Tintle
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Band 5

Shane Tintle has experience handling both the issuer and underwriter sides of debt and equity matters.

Shane Tintle has been outstanding in quality and speed of service. He understands our business needs and provides pragmatic and useful advice.

Shane is super available and offers constructive advice, industry knowledgeable and is very practical.

Shane provides outstanding, exceptional, efficient support across the board on all unsecure debt issuances.

He's on top of real time development, he is incredibly well informed and leads a phenomenal team.

Shane is very business-minded, he is our go to for any question on this front. He is extremely responsive, proactive and reaches out to us regularly to check in.

Yasin Keshvargar
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Yasin Keshvargar
5
Band 5
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 an excellent attorney and also very pleasant to deal with.

He is smart and a problem solver.

Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

Michael Kaplan
Michael Kaplan
Star Individuals
Richard D Truesdell
Richard D Truesdell
Star Individuals
Deanna Kirkpatrick
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Deanna Kirkpatrick
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Band 2
John Meade
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John Meade
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Band 2
Byron Rooney
3
Byron Rooney
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Band 3
Derek Dostal
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Derek Dostal
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Band 3
Marcel Fausten
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Marcel Fausten
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Band 4
Roshni Banker Cariello
5
Roshni Banker Cariello
5
Band 5
Shane Tintle
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Shane Tintle
5
Band 5
Yasin Keshvargar
5
Yasin Keshvargar
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Band 5
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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Band 2