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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP has a noted issuer practice to complement a historic strength in advising underwriters. The firm has deep industry expertise, with significant areas of focus including insurance, life sciences, energy and real estate. The attorneys advise on a raft of investment grade debt offerings, IPOs and transactions involving equity-linked products.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin represented the initial purchasers in Snap Inc.'s offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in a private placement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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George Vlahakos
2
George Vlahakos
2
Band 2

George Vlahakos is co-managing partner of the firm's Houston office. He enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.

Samir A Gandhi
2
Samir A Gandhi
2
Band 2
Samir Gandhi's wide-ranging securities practice sees him advising both underwriters and issuers on the full range of equity offerings, including IPOs, as well as various debt transactions.

Samir is an outstanding capital markets adviser with deep and broad experience.

David Buck
3
David Buck
3
Band 3

David Buck's broad practice encompasses the representation of investment banks and issuers in debt transactions, as well as complex IPOs and other equity matters.

David is incredibly smart and capable in bringing solutions to work with.

Sharon R Flanagan
3
Sharon R Flanagan
3
Band 3

Sharon Flanagan focuses her practice on securities offerings in the technology and life sciences industries. She frequently represents issuers and underwriters in IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as various debt issuances.

Edward F Petrosky
4
Edward F Petrosky
4
Band 4
Clients seek out Edward Petrosky for his extensive expertise in securities offerings, and he frequently acts on the full range of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.

Edward is a very commercial and sharp lawyer.

Robert A Ryan
4
Robert A Ryan
4
Band 4

Robert Ryan is a capable adviser to a portfolio of high profile national and international clients on their debt and equity offerings.

Robert is smart, organized, practical, efficient and knows his stuff.

Robert's ability to distill complex concepts is impressive.

William Howell
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William Howell
4
Band 4

William Howell leads the corporate, M&A and private equity practice in the firm’s Dallas office. He represents issuers and investment banks in corporate finance transactions, including IPOs, secondary and follow‑on offerings, and registered and private debt offerings.

Bill's expertise, steady judgment and ability to navigate evolving market conditions, have been critical in helping us structure and execute transactions effectively.

Bill helps us navigate legal questions while applying practical business judgment.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

George Vlahakos
2
George Vlahakos
2
Band 2
David Buck
3
David Buck
3
Band 3
William Howell
4
William Howell
4
Band 4
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

Samir A Gandhi
2
Samir A Gandhi
2
Band 2
Edward F Petrosky
4
Edward F Petrosky
4
Band 4
Robert A Ryan
4
Robert A Ryan
4
Band 4
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

Sharon R Flanagan
3
Sharon R Flanagan
3
Band 3