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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity: Manager 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 LLP represented American Healthcare REIT, Inc. in its $772.8 million initial public offering and the listing of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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George Vlahakos
2
George Vlahakos
2
Band 2
George Vlahakos 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.

His ability to communicate effectively and remain approachable makes him a trusted partner.

He is very reasonable, very responsive and a pleasure to work with.

He is absolutely brilliant and super, super smart.

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 smart and will work through complex, in-the-weeds transactions.

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.

He is terrific; he's worked on extremely complex deals and understands all the moving parts.

Johnny G. Skumpija
4
Johnny G. Skumpija
4
Band 4
Johnny Skumpija is well regarded for his broad-based capital markets practice, which encompasses both issuer and manager representation.

Johnny is a great and commercial lawyer.

He is a very smart debt covenant lawyer and a zealous advocate for clients.

Johnny is a very smart debt person who knows the market very well. He knows the pros and cons of solutions.

Robert A Ryan
4
Robert A Ryan
4
Band 4
Robert Ryan is a capable advisor to a portfolio of high profile national and international clients on their debt and equity offerings.

Robert understands our business, he keeps us safe as a company whilst retaining a great commercial and business-oriented approach.

He is a partner with an exceptional work ethic and the skills and ability to navigate those transactions. He is able to get ahead of issues and identify them before they emerge.

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
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
Johnny G. Skumpija
4
Johnny G. Skumpija
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