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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is renowned for its ability to handle large and complex debt and equity transactions, representing issuers, underwriters, and private equity sponsors. The firm is particularly noted for its skill and experience advising on major IPOs and follow-ons. It also possesses a number of specialists distinguished in the high-yield and investment-grade debt space.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented CAVA in its $340 million IPO of common stock.

Strengths

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"The team is incredibly thoughtful, with deep expertise and very knowledgeable lawyers."

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"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is a go-to for complex matters because of the attorneys' ability to think creatively and give direct and succinct feedback."

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"The firm is invaluable in assisting us in navigating deals. We can always count on them to have a specialist with strong expertise on any matter."

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Notable Practitioners

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William B Brentani
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William B Brentani
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Band 1
Distinguished attorney William Brentani represents issuers, underwriters and private equity sponsors in a wide variety of debt and equity transactions. He is highly sought after for his expert counsel on transactions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology and retail.
"Bill is thoughtful and practical in his advice."
"Bill is a trusted advisor."
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Dan Webb
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Dan Webb
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Band 2
Dan Webb provides counsel to industry-leading clients on a wide range of capital markets matters. His transactional skill set encompasses public and private offerings of debt and equity, including IPOs.
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Joshua Ford Bonnie
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Joshua Ford Bonnie
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Band 2
Joshua Ford Bonnie is a distinguished capital markets attorney, who regularly assists clients with high-profile IPOs, among other equity and debt financings.
"Joshua is a very practical and commercially-minded partner."
"Joshua is a phenomenally strong lawyer."
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Brian Rosenzweig
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Brian Rosenzweig
3
Band 3
Brian Rosenzweig has experience advising on debt and equity offerings. In particular, he earns market attention for his in-depth knowledge of high-yield debt.
"Brian is a go-to attorney that provides great insight. He is smart, service-oriented and balanced."
"He is well-regarded by banks and always hits the right balance with his commercial approach."
"Brian is an astute, creative and very thorough capital markets lawyer."
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Heidi Mayon
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Heidi Mayon
3
Band 3
Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy.
Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy sectors.
Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy sectors.
Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy.
"Heidi is a very strong lawyer."
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Joseph H Kaufman
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Joseph H Kaufman
3
Band 3
Joseph Kaufman is recommended for his work advising healthcare companies, REITs and underwriters on significant debt and equity offerings. He is regularly sought after by clients for guidance on major IPOs.
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Kenneth Wallach
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Kenneth Wallach
3
Band 3
Kenneth Wallach has a wealth of experience handling major capital markets transactions on behalf of underwriters, issuers and private equity sponsors.
"Kenneth is really thoughtful and analytical."
"Kenneth is incredibly practical and helps navigate the nuances of capital markets."
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Roxane F Reardon
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Roxane F Reardon
3
Band 3
Roxane Reardon is a highly accomplished practitioner whose clients seek her advice on all aspects of debt and equity transactions.
"Roxane is great. She is fantastically smart and very collaborative."
"Roxane is a really excellent practitioner."
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David Azarkh
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David Azarkh
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Band 4
David Azarkh is in demand for his knowledge of equity capital markets and he is also recognized for his ability to assist with debt transactions.
"David is a very collaborative and smart partner."
"David is very creative and thoughtful when dealing with very complex issues."
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Richard Fenyes
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Richard Fenyes
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Band 4
Richard Fenyes offers considerable strengths in high-yield debt transactions, often representing companies in the healthcare industry. He also routinely assists clients with public and private offerings of investment grade debt and equity.
"Richard is extremely client-focused. He solves legal issues with a business-minded approach."
"Richard is a very experienced and efficient partner."
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John C Ericson
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John C Ericson
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Band 5
John Ericson brings in-depth experience of corporate finance transactions and high-yield debt offerings.
"John is very knowledgeable and capable."
"He is an amazing and very sophisticated lawyer. John is on top of every detail."
"He is a great practitioner. John is tremendous."
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Lesley C Peng
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Lesley C Peng
5
Band 5
Lesley Peng regularly leads issuers and underwriters through capital markets transactions, with a notable high-yield and investment-grade debt practice.
"She is a very seasoned partner."
"Lesley shows tremendous skill in IPOs."
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Marisa D Stavenas
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Marisa D Stavenas
5
Band 5
Marisa Stavenas is commended for her debt and equity practice, with experience across a range of products, including recent work advising clients on complex novel structures such as green bond offerings.
"Marisa is always impressive with her understanding of complex matters. She provides wise legal advice and great insights."
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Gil Strauss
Gil Strauss
Expertise Based Abroad
Gil Strauss is a well-regarded practitioner who continues to represent a mixture of issuers and private equity firms on high-yield transactions. He comes highly recommended for his work in the area of US securities.
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Juan Francisco Mendez
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Juan Francisco Mendez
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Foreign Expert
Juan Francisco Mendez demonstrates exceptional capabilities in cross-border transactions across Latin America. His client base includes an impressive array of major international financial institutions and he is based in the firm's New York office.
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Nicholas J Shaw
Nicholas J Shaw
Expertise Based Abroad
Nicholas Shaw is a well-known expert on all things high-yield and works with clients on a full range of transactions. He is sought out by companies, banks and private equity firms for advice on offerings, acquisitions and restructurings.
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S Todd Crider
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S Todd Crider
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Foreign Expert
Todd Crider is a distinguished practice who is renowned for his ability to provide counsel on Brazil-based transactions. He has considerable strength in capital markets mandates.
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Juan Francisco Mendez
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Juan Francisco Mendez
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Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
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S Todd Crider
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S Todd Crider
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Foreign expert for Brazil
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
Brian Rosenzweig
3
Brian Rosenzweig
3
Band 3
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
Joshua Ford Bonnie
2
Joshua Ford Bonnie
2
Band 2
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Joseph H Kaufman
3
Joseph H Kaufman
3
Band 3
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Kenneth Wallach
3
Kenneth Wallach
3
Band 3
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Roxane F Reardon
3
Roxane F Reardon
3
Band 3
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David Azarkh
4
David Azarkh
4
Band 4
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Richard Fenyes
4
Richard Fenyes
4
Band 4
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John C Ericson
5
John C Ericson
5
Band 5
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Lesley C Peng
5
Lesley C Peng
5
Band 5
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Marisa D Stavenas
5
Marisa D Stavenas
5
Band 5
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
William B Brentani
1
William B Brentani
1
Band 1
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Dan Webb
2
Dan Webb
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Band 2
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Heidi Mayon
3
Heidi Mayon
3
Band 3
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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products
Gil Strauss
Gil Strauss
USA, expertise based abroad in UK
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Nicholas J Shaw
Nicholas J Shaw
USA, expertise based abroad in UK
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