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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Issuer Counsel

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Issuer Counsel - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acts for a range of clients in the capital markets space, including issuers, underwriters, dealer-managers and private equity sponsors. The New York-based outfit is recognized for its work on debt offerings and private placements, possessing notable experience handling IPOs and secondary offerings. Clients hail from a range of industries, notably shipping, pharmaceutical and financial services.

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Work Highlights

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  • Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as counsel to Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. in connection with its registered offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% notes.

Strengths

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  • The Fried Frank team have been able to handle any question or issue that has come up.

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  • The Fried Frank team have deep experience and the ability to translate complicated matters into something understandable for a business audience.

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  • The team has a breadth of knowledge, a strong understanding of what terms are considered 'market' and can present us with creative solutions to problems.

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  • The Fried Frank team is timely and responsive to any query.

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  • The firm demonstrated a mastery of complex negotiations and terms throughout.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel J Bursky
    Daniel J Bursky

    Daniel J Bursky

    Daniel Bursky maintains a diverse securities practice, concentrated on the representation of underwriters and issuers in a broad array of debt and equity transactions.

    • Daniel is an excellent client lawyer who maintains close relationships with clients and is a great leader for his team.

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    • Daniel has a wealth of knowledge and is a quick study. He is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Daniel is an excellent lawyer and a first call for designations.

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  • Andrew B. Barkan
    Andrew B. Barkan

    Andrew B. Barkan

    Andrew Barkan is a highly accomplished practitioner, who provides clients with extensive expertise in capital markets matters. He advises issuers and underwriters on registered and private offerings of debt and equity.

    • Andrew is incredibly knowledgeable, very practical and business-minded.

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    • Andrew is excellent, thoughtful and creative.

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    • Andrew is great; he is a thoughtful, methodical lawyer.

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  • Mark Hayek
    Mark Hayek

    Mark Hayek

    Mark Hayek is often called upon to support leading investors and high profile public companies on their debt and equity transactions.

    • Mark is an intelligent, thoughtful and constructive lawyer, and works extremely well with clients and colleagues.

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    • Mark is a great resource and always does a fantastic job.

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    • Mark is very strong across the board and delightful to work with.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobal

    • Mark is an exceptional securities and banking lawyer who instills a high degree of confidence in his clients. He is always available to provide guidance and provides practical advice that resonates.

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    • Mark is user-friendly, responsive and commercially intelligent.

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  • Monica Thurmond
    Monica Thurmond

    Monica Thurmond

    Monica Thurmond has extensive experience advising issuers, underwriters and financial sponsors in a wide range of debt and equity transactions.

    • Monica is a very smart, intelligent lawyer and very savvy.

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