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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP boasts a highly skilled team of lawyers with a wealth of experience on both sides of deals, capable of handling the most complex of transactions. The firm offers noted expertise in the technology, biotechnology and life sciences areas, advising a range of issuer and underwriter clients. Transactional strength is reinforced by experience providing SEC regulatory compliance advice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson Dunn represented California Water Service Group on a $350 million 'at the market' equity offering program.

Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn has broad expertise on a variety of topics, with particular specialty in life sciences.

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  • They are creative and solutions oriented.

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  • Gibson Dunn provides practical, realistic guidance and helps us think through the complex issues we encounter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stewart L McDowell
    Stewart L McDowell

    Stewart L McDowell

    Stewart McDowell is co-chair of the firm’s capital markets practice group. Her capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.

    • Stewart she is exceptional, practical and thoughtful.

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    • She is exceptional, practical and thoughtful.

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    • Stewart is outstanding and I trust her as a strategic advisor.

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  • Ryan A Murr
    Ryan A Murr

    Ryan A Murr

    Ryan Murr is able to advise on a variety of securities offerings and business transactions, with a focus on the life sciences and technology sectors.

    • Ryan is a really trusted advisor who comes up with innovative solutions.

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    • Ryan is a very strategic lawyer that excels at thinking about the big picture.

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  • Branden C Berns
    Branden C Berns

    Branden C Berns

    Branden Berns is known for his advice to leading life sciences clients in a variety of equity transactions. He has particular experience in IPOs, secondary equity offerings and PIPE financings.

    • Branden always comes in and gives the exact advice we needed. He has been strong on every matter.

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    • Branden dedicates himself to delivering client value through providing practical advice that enables companies to succeed.

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