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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - USA

Band 4

Band 4


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 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 & Crutcher LLP advised Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and a number of other underwriters in an offering of $6 billion aggregate principal amount of notes.

Strengths

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  • The Gibson Dunn team brings an incredible depth of knowledge.

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  • Gibson Dunn has an excellent awareness of market benchmarks for transaction terms.

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  • The firm consistently brings their 'A' game to any and all matters they have handled.

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Notable Practitioners

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

    Hillary H. Holmes

    Hillary Holmes is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.
    • Hillary has the ability to respond with a definitive answer.

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    • She is organised and methodical.

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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.
    • He is very, very sharp, quickly understands the issues and can work through them.

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    • He is focused on practical solutions and is very business-oriented with elite market awareness.

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    • Andrew is very efficient, timeline oriented, very calm and all round top notch.

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    • His knowledge and expertise are flawless.

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    • He's smart, practical and a quality securities lawyer.

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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.
    • He is awesome at what he does.

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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.
    • Douglass is outstanidng; he is really smart and is somebody who will be engaged substantively and thoughtfully on questions.

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    • Douglass is consistently focused on getting the transaction completed. He is thorough, thoughtful, collaborative, smart and knowledgeable.

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  • Band 2Stewart L McDowell
    Band 2Stewart L McDowell

    Stewart L McDowell

    Stewart McDowell's capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.
    • She is an outstanding lawyer who is always able to come to practical resolutions on matters.

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  • Band 3Gerald Spedale
    Band 3Gerald 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 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.
    • He's a technical lawyer who has got a fantastic capital markets practice.

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  • Band 4Cynthia Mabry
    Band 4Cynthia 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 4Tull Florey
    Band 4Tull Florey

    Tull Florey

    Tull Florey has significant experience advising on capital market transactions. His practise is bolstered by his notable strength in M&A.
    • Tull is super smart and technically an excellent lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (9)

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    Hillary H. Holmes

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

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    Douglass M Rayburn

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    Gerald Spedale

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    Cynthia Mabry

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

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  • Profile image of Tull Florey

    Tull Florey

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

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    Andrew Fabens

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of Douglas S Horowitz

    Douglas S Horowitz

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of Stewart L McDowell

    Stewart L McDowell

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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  • Profile image of Ryan A Murr

    Ryan A Murr

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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