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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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Capital Markets: 
The practice represents issuers, underwriters, private equity sponsors, investors, selling stockholders, initial purchasers and dealer-managers in private and US SEC registered debt and equity securities offerings, and related acquisition finance and private equity transactions. 


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

Band 3

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson acted as counsel to T-Mobile in connection with multiple offerings of senior notes aggregating to $9 billion.

Strengths

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  • Fried Frank has extremely strong capital markets and securities law practices, which are client-focused, strategic and give practical advice.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
  • I always assume whatever work product the firm delivers is perfect or near-perfect, and it always is.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
  • The Fried Frank team is extremely strong technically, able to effectively manage complex and time-sensitive transactions and is always available to navigate unexpected developments.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
  • Fried Frank has deep industry and product expertise with excellent relationships through the industry.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
  • The lawyers at Fried Frank are extraordinarily experienced and skilled and have been able to handle any issue that has come up.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Daniel J Bursky
    Band 2Daniel 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 the absolute best at cutting through nonsense and finding a quick solution.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
    • He is a savvy, creative and thoughtful strategist who provides excellent legal and business advice which is well tuned to our needs and current market dynamics.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
    • He is a talented leader who instils confidence with his clear communication style and breadth of experience.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
    • Daniel is one of the most knowledgeable and sophisticated capital markets and financing attorneys in the field.

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    • Daniel is an outstanding lead on our account. He is always available and practical in coming up with business solutions.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
  • Band 3Andrew B. Barkan
    Band 3Andrew 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 highly engaged, responsive and provides well-considered and thoughtful advice on a myriad of issues.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
  • Band 5Mark Hayek
    Band 5Mark 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 responsive, practical, extremely smart and his judgment is superb. He frequently comes up with the most straightforward, business-friendly and practical solutions to problems.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
    • Mark is a tireless worker, skilled negotiator and practical decision-maker.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
    • Mark is a brilliant attorney; his advice is thoughtful and practical.

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