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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel

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Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Venture Global LNG, Inc.in connection with its SEC-registered initial public offering for total gross proceeds of $1.75 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team is well versed, thoughtful, commercial, well networked across the industry and has relevant experience that can assist in negotiation and decision-making.

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  • Davis Polk provides top-notch, practical advice and understands that commercial imperatives sometimes drive decisions.

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  • Davis Polk has a seasoned and experienced team that is consistently a thought leader in finding solutions to complex matters.

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  • The firm shows deep understanding of the law and outside the box thinking.

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  • The team always goes above and beyond to deliver excellent service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Kaplan
    Michael Kaplan

    Michael Kaplan

    Michael Kaplan is the head of Davis Polk & Wardwell's corporate practice. He 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.

    • He is the best of the best for high yield work.

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    • Michael is extremely esteemed and incredibly knowledgeable.

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    • He is one of the truly great technical lawyers I know.

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    • Michael is the authority on all things capital markets. He has incredible knowledge and is commercial.

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  • Richard D Truesdell
    Richard D Truesdell

    Richard D Truesdell

    Richard Truesdell is the global chair of Davis Polk & Wardwell's capital markets practice. He 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.

    • He is the absolute best in the city, if not the country, for capital markets work.

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    • Richard is one of the best attorneys I've worked with in my career. He is sophisticated, practical, highly responsive and deeply committed to his clients.

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    • Richard is not only the best capital markets attorney I've worked with, he's the best attorney period. He is in a league in of his own.

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    • Richard has immense experience and knowledge of the market and the law.

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    • He is the best of the best. He has so much knowledge in his head and is able and willing to give practical advice and guidance.

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  • Alan Denenberg
    Alan Denenberg

    Alan Denenberg

    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 excellent at what he does, helping us grow while we navigate capital markets.

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    • Alan is simply the best. His counsel, judgment and experience are unmatched.

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    • Alan is an excellent attorney. He is the main reason we use the firm.

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  • Byron Rooney
    Byron Rooney

    Byron Rooney

    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 is incredibly smart and incredibly client-focused.

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    • Byron is one of the most practical and commercial lawyers I have ever worked with.

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    • He is a creative thinker who works through novel issues very well.

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  • Deanna Kirkpatrick
    Deanna Kirkpatrick

    Deanna Kirkpatrick

    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.

    • Deanna is great with clients, responsive, personable and has a high knowledge quotient.

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    • Deanna is an excellent partner to me on every deal we do together.

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  • Emily Roberts
    Emily Roberts

    Emily Roberts

    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.

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  • John Meade
    John Meade

    John Meade

    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 a seasoned legal expert and takes a proactive and practical approach to providing legal services.

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    • He is a true superstar in the capital markets arena, not only for his deep expertise and first-class advice, but also for his remarkable composure under pressure.

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    • John is great on complex issues and handles difficult client situations with grace.

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    • He is an excellent lawyer who is experienced and creative.

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  • Derek Dostal
    Derek Dostal

    Derek Dostal

    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.

    • He is super knowledgeable about market practice.

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    • Derek is so commercial, practical, responsive and knowledgeable.

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    • Derek is a top talent and someone we rely heavily on.

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  • Marcel Fausten
    Marcel Fausten

    Marcel Fausten

    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 incredibly detail-oriented, focused and doesn't miss anything.

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    • Marcel is commercial, responsive and an outstanding lawyer.

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    • He is a great communicator with great substantive knowledge.

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  • Roshni Banker Cariello
    Roshni Banker Cariello

    Roshni Banker Cariello

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

    • Roshni is hard working, has great substantive knowledge and is great with clients.

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  • Shane Tintle
    Shane Tintle

    Shane Tintle

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

    • Shane is incredibly skilled in the underwriters' counsel role.

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  • Yasin Keshvargar
    Yasin Keshvargar

    Yasin Keshvargar

    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 sharp, thoughtful and collaborative.

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    • Yasin is good at identifying the issue and focusing on that.

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Ranked Individuals at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (12)

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    Michael Kaplan

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    Richard D Truesdell

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    Byron Rooney

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    Deanna Kirkpatrick

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    John Meade

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    Derek Dostal

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    Marcel Fausten

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    Roshni Banker Cariello

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    Shane Tintle

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    Yasin Keshvargar

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    Alan Denenberg

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    Emily Roberts

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