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Our Corporate Finance Group advises on the full range of public and private financings and consistently is recognized as one of the top advisers on corporate financings and related transactions. Our experience encompasses the complete spectrum of equity, debt and hybrid instruments issued by U.S. and international companies in global markets. In a capital markets environment characterized by rapid change and innovation, our attorneys structure new securities and transactions for clients that enable them to meet their business goals. We represent a diverse range of public and private companies of all sizes, investment banks, private equity firms, and governments and government entities.

Our work frequently is recognized in respected industry publications and rankings. Skadden was ranked in the top tier by IFLR1000 2017 for capital markets: debt and equity. We also ranked in the top tier for securities/capital markets by U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2017. Skadden was named Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the 2016 Who’s Who Legal Awards. Skadden ranked first (by volume) in representing issuers for U.S. high-yield corporate bonds, and first (by number of issues) representing issuers for U.S. equity linked offerings by Bloomberg (January 2016). We were named among Law360’s Capital Markets Groups of the Year for 2016.

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What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a diverse capital markets practice with expertise in the full range of securities offerings. The firm is able to provide a full-service practice in both domestic and international markets, working across practice groups to bring a range of skills to transactions. It is routinely sought out by private equity firms for advice on securities transactions. The firm boasts particularly deep experience of IPOs, including specialist knowledge of the SPAC market.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented Viking Holdings Ltd. in its $1.69 billion initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gregg A Noel
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Gregg Noel provides market-leading counsel on the thorniest capital markets transactions. His practice sees him representing global issuers and underwriters in traditional IPOs, and he has established himself as one of the foremost experts on SPACs.

He is a thought leader in the SPAC world.

He has the ability to provide insightful advice which cuts to the core of the issue you're trying to deal with.

Gregg is able to provide practical advice and creative solutions.

Michelle Gasaway
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Michelle Gasaway has a comprehensive debt and equity practice, with notable capabilities in guiding clients through their IPOs, including advising special purpose acquisition companies on going public.
Thomas J. Ivey
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Thomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on a diverse array of capital markets matters.

Thomas is thoughtful, practical and well balanced in terms of his advice. He gives consideration not just to legal requirements but practicalities and how things will play out.

Thomas is well-versed in securities matters and comfortable giving practical advice.

He is the best at handling the most demanding and challenging client dynamics.

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Michelle Gasaway
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Thomas J. Ivey
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