Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Issuer Counsel
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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 Flex and Nextracker in its upsized $638 million IPO. The underwriters exercised their option to purchase additional shares which increased the total offering to $734 million.
Strengths
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"The firm has a significant understanding of securities law so deftly navigates complex matters. It has a strong bench too."
"Sidley Austin handles extremely complicated issues on a broad array of topics."
"The team are experts in this field and are very efficient."
"The firm has a significant understanding of securities law so deftly navigates complex matters. It has a strong bench too."
"Sidley Austin handles extremely complicated issues on a broad array of topics."
"The team are experts in this field and are very efficient."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He is a great capital markets lawyer."
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 very strong, combines excellent judgment and practicality, and balances clients' needs."
"Sam is exceptionally experienced and incredibly knowledgeable."
"Sam is a very talented lawyer."
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.
George Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.
"George is extremely knowledgeable and a great technical lawyer."
"George is extraordinary. He is brilliant, extremely responsive and an important part of our company."
"He is a very commercial lawyer and knows what issues are worth fighting for."
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.
"She is a tremendous partner with strong business acumen, deep subject matter expertise and exceptional responsiveness."
"Sharon is an extraordinary talent. She is wonderfully effective in negotiations and a very sharp minded, quick-thinking partner."
Johnny Skumpija is well regarded for his broad-based capital markets practice, which encompasses both issuer and manager representation.
"Johnny is extremely collaborative and enjoyable to work with."
"Johnny is very commercial and really comes through for his clients."
Robert Ryan is a capable advisor to a portfolio of high profile national and international clients on their debt and equity offerings.
"Rob is very efficient and commercial."
"Robert does a masterful job on sophisticated transactions."
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