Chambers Review
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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - USA
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.
Strengths
"The team are great advisors, knowledgeable about the market and proactive about giving advice."
"Debevoise takes the time to get to know the client and business, so that the high quality lawyers can be responsive and understand our goals."
"The Debevoise team is well-rounded and has expertise across all levels. The lawyers have a nuanced and sophisticated approach to capital markets."
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advised American International Group and Corebridge Financial, its majority-owned subsidiary, on Corebridge Financial's $1.7 billion IPO.
Notable practitioners
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 has great subject matter expertise. He is very dedicated, proactive and has great judgement too."
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 an indispensable and much appreciated partner."
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 incredibly knowledgeable."
Paul Rodel offers expertise in debt and equity transactions, with recent experience in the healthcare, insurance and aviation sectors.
"Paul is a subject matter expert who is extremely thoughtful and is very diligent. He has a good business sense of what is necessary."
"Paul is smart, experienced and pragmatic."
Benjamin Pedersen is an up-and-coming partner routinely called upon to support issuers on equity and debt transactions.
"Benjamin is a practical lawyer who goes above and beyond."
"Ben has an extremely strong understanding of capital markets and of our business."