Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a respected team, particularly known for its representation of issuers. The firm has been able to remain at the forefront of regulatory changes while maintaining a strong transactional offering, with both domestic and cross-border capabilities. The attorneys are regularly engaged by clients to advise on complex equity deals, including IPOs and secondary offerings.

Work Highlights

  • Debevoise & Plimpton advised Warner Bros. Discovery on separating its streaming and studios business from its networks business and splitting the company into two independent public companies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven J Slutzky
3
Steven J Slutzky
3
Band 3
Steven Slutzky is noted for his work representing issuers and underwriters in debt and equity offerings, including IPOs. He is particularly experienced in transactions relating to private equity firms and insurance companies.

Steven operates as extension of our team. He is thoughtful and takes real ownership of matters.

Matthew E Kaplan
4
Matthew E Kaplan
4
Band 4

Matthew Kaplan has a broad securities practice, regularly utilized by issuers and underwriters on complex offerings of equity and debt, including high-yield and investment grade issuances.

Matthew is my rock; he can help explain things in context and has really sound business judgment.

Matthew is a great lawyer and the first person I go to with most legal questions.

Paul Rodel
4
Paul Rodel
4
Band 4
Paul Rodel offers expertise in debt and equity transactions, with recent experience in the healthcare, insurance and aviation sectors.

Paul is an excellent and practical attorney with great market knowledge.

Paul is technically capable and responsive.

Benjamin Pedersen
5
Benjamin Pedersen
5
Band 5

Benjamin Pedersen is a partner in Debevoise & Plimpton's capital markets practice. He is routinely called upon to support issuers on equity and debt transactions.

He is thoughtful about everything and will lay out all areas of concern to help us find a path forward.

Benjamin is responsive and skilled at getting the information required to assess the client's requests and then deliver advice in a practical and timely manner.

Benjamin is always available, brings different viewpoints and is extremely pragmatic and knowledgeable.

Eric T. Juergens
5
Eric T. Juergens
5
Band 5

Eric Juergens advises financial and investment companies in debt and equity transactions.

Eric's attention to detail, responsiveness and ability to anticipate issues before they arise has been invaluable.

Eric is a deeply technical expert.

Peter J Loughran
5
Peter J Loughran
5
Band 5
Peter Loughran focuses his practice on debt and equity securities offerings. He frequently advises both US and non-US issuers and underwriters on transactions in diverse sectors.

Peter is extremely pragmatic, an expert in his field, understands what we want to accomplish and is business savvy.

Peter is a seasoned and experienced lawyer with good business acumen and exceptional legal skills.

Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

Steven J Slutzky
3
Steven J Slutzky
3
Band 3
Matthew E Kaplan
4
Matthew E Kaplan
4
Band 4
Paul Rodel
4
Paul Rodel
4
Band 4
Benjamin Pedersen
5
Benjamin Pedersen
5
Band 5
Eric T. Juergens
5
Eric T. Juergens
5
Band 5
Peter J Loughran
5
Peter J Loughran
5
Band 5