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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as issuer counsel to an affiliate of Stone Point Capital in its offering of $3 billion of senior secured
notes.
Strengths
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The Paul Weiss team is extremely gritty, thoughtful and innovative when it comes to solving problems.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalPaul Weiss offers prudent advice based not just on the laws and regulations but also on a deep understanding of the business and motivation of stakeholders.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalPaul Weiss is an extension of our team and is extremely knowledgeable and well-integrated.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalThey have instant credibility and bring a tremendous amount of value into the room when they are dealing with very sophisticated and complex transactions.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 Band 2 Sean Wheeler
Sean Wheeler is regularly sought out to handle major IPOs, follow-on equity offerings and debt transactions on behalf of issuers and investment banks. He is particularly experienced at advising on securities connected with the energy industry. Sean is a fantastic lawyer in the space and has a view of the whole market so he can advise his clients in a well-rounded way.
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Band 3 Gregory Ezring
Gregory Ezring's practice encompasses capital markets transactions of all kinds, including registered offerings of debt, equity offerings and private investments by companies. He is particularly specialized at conducting leveraged finance transactions on behalf of private equity funds and alternative asset managers. He is fantaistc and sharp.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalHe is a top class lawyer, highly seasoned and totally dependable.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalGregory is at the top of his field. He is extremely talented and innovative.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalGreg is outstanding, probably the best lawyer that understands capital structures at companies.
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Band 3 John C Kennedy
John Kennedy enjoys a fine reputation in the New York market for his work handling a wide array of securities transactions. Well John is an excellent securities lawyer. He's very experienced, never flat-footed and he always knows which way to turn. His confidence is contagious.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalHe provides not only the expertise but the strategic knowledge and view. He gives fantastic advice.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalJohn is an elite practitioner with a deep understanding of issues both legal and commercial.
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Band 4 Brian M. Janson
Brian Janson's broad securities practice sees him acting for issuers, underwriters, and private equity sponsors on a range of debt and equity offerings. Brian is an extremely sophisticated and sharp capital markets attorney. I trust him to deliver a best-in-class service and develop thoughtful solutions to real-time problems.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalBrian is commercial and collegial. He always has a great disposition and is very constructive.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalBrian Janson is my go-to person on any bond deals.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalBrian is savvy at navigating and balancing business and compliance.
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobalBrian is an amazing partner, very skilled and a total rising superstar.
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Band 4 Debbie Yee
Debbie Yee brings capital markets experience to the firm with knowledge of debt and equity transactions and particularly stands out for her busy IPO practice.
She has been super helpful and has taken time to respond to cold calls.
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Ranked Individuals at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (5)
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Sean Wheeler
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
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