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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States - USA - Nationwide


What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a noted firm able to advise issuers on their capital markets transactions, with particular expertise in investment grade and high-yield debt securities offerings. Key clients include those in the food produce, energy, and healthcare sectors. The firm fields strong teams in New York, California and Texas, ably supported by its well-regarded regulatory groups.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson Dunn advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in connection with the financing of the acquisition of AssuredPartners. The capital raised included the issuance of $5 billion of senior notes and the $9.75 billion underwritten public offering of common stock.

Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn has deep experience with public and private debt transactions and the various lenders, enabling them to offer quick and practical solutions when we hit roadblocks or unexpected challenges.

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  • Gibson Dunn has an extraordinarily high level of sophistication in complex public company issues and provides pragmatic and thoughtful advice.

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  • The firm is extremely attentive to commercial points and extremely deft at providing compromise solutions that solve clients' needs.

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  • Gibson Dunn is particularly good at anticipating our legal needs and being proactive in their approach.

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  • The team always gives due consideration to reach a practical outcome whilst explaining issues in a understandable manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Hillary H. Holmes
    Band 1Hillary H. Holmes

    Hillary H. Holmes

    Hillary Holmes is co-chair of the firm's capital markets practice group. She is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.

    • Hillary is a very accomplished capital markets attorney and a pleasure to work alongside.

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    • Hillary is one of most experienced and easy to work with attorneys in the industry.

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    • Hillary is fantastic to work with and provides a level of expertise and service that is a great value add for our transactions.

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  • Band 2Andrew Fabens
    Band 2Andrew Fabens

    Andrew Fabens

    Andrew Fabens comes equipped with a diverse skill set in securities law matters, advising issuers and underwriters on a wide variety of debt and equity transactions.
    • Andrew is my favorite lawyer. He is knowledgeable and practical.

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    • Andrew has a vast amount of securities law expertise and is capable of guiding us through the most complicated transactions.

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    • He has a uniquely calm presence and is really good at solving complicated problems.

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  • Band 2Douglas S Horowitz
    Band 2Douglas S Horowitz

    Douglas S Horowitz

    Douglas Horowitz is regularly sought after by clients for his assistance with complex debt and equity offerings, including IPOs. He is particularly recommended for his expert counsel on underwritten high-yield bond offerings.
    • Douglas is a very good technical lawyer and problem-solver.

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  • Band 2Douglass M Rayburn
    Band 2Douglass M Rayburn

    Douglass M Rayburn

    Douglass Rayburn is a well-regarded capital markets practitioner, recognized for his strength in a wide range of transactional matters, including IPOs and high-yield debt offerings.

    • Doug is one of the preeminent attorneys in the debt space.

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    • Doug knows the market and understands how to get things done.

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  • Band 2Stewart L McDowell
    Band 2Stewart 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.

    • She is exceptional, practical and thoughtful.

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

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    • Stewart she is exceptional, practical and thoughtful.

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  • Band 3Cynthia Mabry
    Band 3Cynthia Mabry

    Cynthia Mabry

    Cynthia Mabry is an adept debt and equity practitioner. She garners recognition for her representation of issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions.

  • Band 3Ryan A Murr
    Band 3Ryan 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 very strategic lawyer that excels at thinking about the big picture.

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

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  • Band 4Branden C Berns
    Band 4Branden 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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  • Band 4Gerald Spedale
    Band 4Gerald Spedale

    Gerald Spedale

    Gerald Spedale is noted for his skillful representation of clients in capital markets transactions connected with the energy industry. He has experience acting as counsel on both debt and equity transactions.

  • Band 4Tull Florey
    Band 4Tull Florey

    Tull Florey

    Tull Florey has significant experience advising on capital market transactions. His practice is bolstered by his notable strength in M&A.

Ranked Individuals at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (10)

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    Hillary H. Holmes

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