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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel

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Our Corporate Finance Group advises on the full range of public and private financings and consistently is recognized as one of the top advisers on corporate financings and related transactions. Our experience encompasses the complete spectrum of equity, debt and hybrid instruments issued by U.S. and international companies in global markets. In a capital markets environment characterized by rapid change and innovation, our attorneys structure new securities and transactions for clients that enable them to meet their business goals. We represent a diverse range of public and private companies of all sizes, investment banks, private equity firms, and governments and government entities.

Our work frequently is recognized in respected industry publications and rankings. Skadden was ranked in the top tier by IFLR1000 2017 for capital markets: debt and equity. We also ranked in the top tier for securities/capital markets by U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2017. Skadden was named Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the 2016 Who’s Who Legal Awards. Skadden ranked first (by volume) in representing issuers for U.S. high-yield corporate bonds, and first (by number of issues) representing issuers for U.S. equity linked offerings by Bloomberg (January 2016). We were named among Law360’s Capital Markets Groups of the Year for 2016.

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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a well-regarded capital markets team, able to bring significant prowess in the full range of debt and equity securities offerings. The firm acts for a broad client list that includes investment banks and private equity firms, as well as public and private companies across a multitude of sectors. The team routinely receives plaudits for its strength in high-yield and investment grade debt offerings. The attorneys offer a depth of expertise in equity transactions, most notably in the SPAC market, where the group is deemed to have a particular niche.
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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. in a $2.5 billion secondary offering of its common stock.

Strengths

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  • Skadden immediately respond to us and when they come back it's a complete answer.

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  • Skadden is always available and quick to respond to any questions with fulsome answers.

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  • Skadden is able to find creative but sound solutions to issues in real-time.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gregg A Noel
    Gregg A Noel

    Gregg A Noel

    Gregg Noel provides market-leading counsel on the thorniest capital markets transactions. His practice sees him representing global issuers and underwriters in traditional IPOs, and he has established himself as one of the foremost experts on SPACs.

    • He has the ability to provide insightful advice which cuts to the core of the issue you're trying to deal with.

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    • He is a thought leader in the SPAC world.

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    • Gregg is able to provide practical advice and creative solutions.

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  • Ryan Dzierniejko
    Ryan Dzierniejko

    Ryan Dzierniejko

    Ryan Dzierniejko is especially highlighted for his command of the debt market, including investment grade and high-yield debt, and he is also able to advise on equity transactions, including supporting clients through IPOs.

    • He is a fantastic lawyer with great skills and experience and is focused on getting deals done.

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    • He really is a clear communicator, able to demystify even the most complex concepts. You call Ryan and your problem gets solved; he's very calm.

      Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobal

    • He is very practical, very prompt in his responses and is an excellent strategist.

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    • He gives such practical, easy to understand, easy to follow and implementable advice.

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    • He has deep expertise combined with practicality.

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  • Michelle Gasaway
    Michelle Gasaway

    Michelle Gasaway

    Michelle Gasaway has a comprehensive debt and equity practice, with notable capabilities in guiding clients through their IPOs, including advising special purpose acquisition companies on going public.
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  • Laura Kaufmann
    Laura Kaufmann

    Laura Kaufmann

    Laura Kaufmann is a skilled capital markets lawyer with expertise representing clients in IPOs.

    • We think the world of her, she is a great attorney. She is able to get both the legal and client management things right.

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  • Thomas J. Ivey
    Thomas J. Ivey

    Thomas J. Ivey

    Thomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on a diverse array of capital markets matters.

    • Thomas is thoughtful, practical and well balanced in terms of his advice. He gives consideration not just to the legal requirements but the practicalities and how things will play out.

      Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel respondentGlobal

    • Thomas is well-versed in securities matters and comfortable giving practical advice.

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    • He is the best at handling the most demanding and challenging client dynamics.

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  • Gregory Fernicola
    Gregory Fernicola

    Gregory Fernicola

    Clients turn to Gregory Fernicola for his experience across the debt and equity markets. His work spans a mixture of issuer and underwriter-side representation and often sees him advising on IPOs and follow-on equity offerings.

    • Greg is always a pleasure to work with; he is a good, practical lawyer.

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    • He is a go-to partner for capital markets deals.

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  • Michael J. Hong
    Michael J. Hong

    Michael J. Hong

    Michael Hong is an up-and-coming partner with experience handling debt, equity and high yield debt work for companies and large investment banks.

    • He had a seeming omniscient command of everything needed to significantly navigate the process.

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    • Michael is effective at both technical matters as well as stepping back and seeing the big picture. He is a very effective and enjoyable person to work with on a personal level.

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    • Michael Hong was outstanding. He was timely, clear in his advice and always accessible despite having other demands.

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  • Noel Hughes
    Noel Hughes

    Noel Hughes

    Noel Hughes of Skadden is noted for his advice to corporates and investment banks on high-yield bond issuances in the energy and natural resources space. His key areas of work include acquisition financing and restructuring.

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Ranked Individuals at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates (9)

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  • Profile image of Alejandro González Lazzeri

    Alejandro González Lazzeri

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

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  • Profile image of Ryan Dzierniejko

    Ryan Dzierniejko

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of Laura Kaufmann

    Laura Kaufmann

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of Gregory Fernicola

    Gregory Fernicola

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of Michael J. Hong

    Michael J. Hong

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of Gregg A Noel

    Gregg A Noel

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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  • Profile image of Michelle Gasaway

    Michelle Gasaway

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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  • Profile image of Thomas J. Ivey

    Thomas J. Ivey

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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