Capital Markets: Equity: Manager Counsel

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.

"Gregg has a great ability to explain and think through complicated issues while highlighting the business considerations."

"He is a very thoughtful and capable lawyer when navigating complicated issues."

David Goldschmidt's practice is informed by decades of experience handling a wide range of capital markets matters. His clients include both public and private companies in diverse sectors, as well as industry-leading investment banks.

"He is incredibly smart, measured and very practical."

"David is very knowledgeable about capital markets and he's a very collaborative lawyer."

Michael Zeidel frequently assists sponsors, issuers and underwriters in varied capital markets transactions. His expertise encompasses all kinds of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs and secondary offerings.

"Michael is very knowledgeable, responsive and always aware of the market trends."

"He is commercial, incredibly responsive and really understands our vision and culture. He always gives thoughtful and sound advice, including under immense pressure."

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.

"She's excellent, she is thoughtful, smart and collaborative."

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

"Thomas is super responsive and provides great service."

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.

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.

"Ryan is very commercial and incredibly strategic."

"He is practical, smart, provides great service and understands the business landscape."

"He is extremely responsive - but just as importantly, he is an excellent sounding board for judgment calls."

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

Alejandro González Lazzeri focuses his practice on handling complex cross-border debt and equity securities offerings throughout Latin America.

Noel Hughes of Linklaters 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.