Capital Markets: Equity: Manager Counsel
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About
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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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented Pfizer, and its subsidiary Pfizer Investment, in Pfizer Investment's $31 billion offering of notes in eight tranches.
Strengths
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"Skadden is exceptionally experienced and provides creative solutions to truly unique matters."
"The Skadden team has a deep bench with extensive knowledge in the industry. The lawyers are creative problem solvers and provide business-friendly advice."
"The team is extremely proactive and understands our business very well."
"Skadden is exceptionally experienced and provides creative solutions to truly unique matters."
"The Skadden team has a deep bench with extensive knowledge in the industry. The lawyers are creative problem solvers and provide business-friendly advice."
"The team is extremely proactive and understands our business very well."
Notable Practitioners
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 brings a great perspective with unique ideas."
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.
"David is a very capable and experienced 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.
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.
"Michelle provides clear and practical guidance."
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 incredible. He is a true business-minded lawyer and a clear communicator."
"He is an outstanding partner. Ryan is highly experienced and provides strategic knowledge and advice."
"Ryan has an encyclopedic knowledge of capital markets."
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 an excellent attorney. He is able to break down incredibly complex issues into actionable advice."
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.
"He is extremely thorough and very helpful."
Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat is a skilled capital markets lawyer with expertise representing clients in IPOs.
"Laura is always ready with answers. She is knowledgeable and experienced."
"Laura is a very seasoned lawyer."
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