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Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt

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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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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.

Work Highlights

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

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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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Notable Practitioners

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Gregg A Noel
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Gregg A Noel
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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 is a thought leader in the SPAC world.

Gregg is able to provide practical advice and creative solutions.

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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David J Goldschmidt
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David J Goldschmidt
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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 provides great advice, is creative and a real thought leader.

David is very knowledgeable and has a practical business approach.

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Ryan Dzierniejko
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Ryan Dzierniejko
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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.

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.

He has deep expertise combined with practicality.

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

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

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Michelle Gasaway
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Michelle Gasaway
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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 Belkhayat
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Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat
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Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat 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
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Thomas J. Ivey
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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 well-versed in securities matters and comfortable giving practical advice.

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

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.

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Gregory Fernicola
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Gregory Fernicola
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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.

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

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Michael J. Hong
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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.

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.

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

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
David J Goldschmidt
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David J Goldschmidt
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Ryan Dzierniejko
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Ryan Dzierniejko
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Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat
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Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat
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Gregory Fernicola
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Gregory Fernicola
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Michael J. Hong
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
Gregg A Noel
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Gregg A Noel
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Michelle Gasaway
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Michelle Gasaway
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Thomas J. Ivey
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Thomas J. Ivey
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