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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity: Manager Counsel - USA

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP handles a wide array of capital markets matters, offering a broad range of expertise thanks to significant related strengths in M&A, banking and regulatory law. The attorneys display capabilities in guiding managers through sophisticated equity transactions. The firm is also noted for its ability to handle major cross-border debt mandates for issuer clients across a raft of industries, as well as advising financial investors on the bond market.

Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP advised the Royal Bank of Canada in numerous SEC-registered offerings of senior medium-term notes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert E Buckholz Jr
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Senior Statespeople
Robert Buckholz has a wealth of excellent experience acting on complex debt and equity financing matters.
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John L Savva
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Band 2
John Savva is recommended for his expert counsel on public and private offerings of debt and equity. He is experienced in a broad array of sectors, including technology, healthcare and life sciences.
"John is truly a strong lawyer. He is very experienced and practical."
"He provides appropriately balanced and detailed advice."
"John is an outstanding lawyer."
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Sarah P. Payne
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Band 2
Sarah Payne is recognized for her extensive capabilities on wide-ranging capital markets matters. She is particularly skilled at advising on IPOs and secondary offerings.
"Sarah is a practical lawyer."
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Alison S Ressler
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Band 3
Alison Ressler centers her practice on capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on debt and equity-based securities offerings. Her expertise in securities law is complemented by a wider M&A and private equity-based skill set.
"Alison has extensive experience. She stands out for her excellent advice and pragmatic solutions."
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Catherine M Clarkin
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Band 3
Cohead of the practice Catherine Clarkin is a skilled attorney with an excellent reputation for her transactional capabilities in capital markets.
"Cathy provides a high level of service, has an excellent knowledge of the law and is business-minded."
"Cathy is a knowledgeable, practical and responsive partner."
"She is a very intelligent lawyer and offers creative solutions."
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Patrick S Brown
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Band 3
Patrick Brown regularly acts for major investment banks and corporations in a wide variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare and real estate.
"Patrick has impeccable judgment and a solutions-oriented approach."
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Robert W Downes
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Band 3
Cohead of the firm's capital markets practice Robert Downes is highly skilled at transactions relating to high-yield and investment-grade debt, as well as equity offerings.
"Robert has a very strong command of capital markets law."
"Robert is outstanding to work with on difficult deals."
Krystian Czerniecki
Expertise Based Abroad
US-qualified practitioner Krystian Czerniecki provides excellent advice to corporate clients on complex IPOs and capital increases, including private placements via ABO. He also assists with SEC-registered share sales, and clients benefit from his experience in US law-governed debt work, which includes fixed-rate notes under US Rule 144A.
Waldo D Jones Jr
Expertise Based Abroad
Waldo Jones is highly regarded for his US law expertise, frequently assisting clients with Rule 144A offerings and placements, amongst other capital market transactions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

Krystian Czerniecki
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Waldo D Jones Jr
Australia expertise based abroad
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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Robert E Buckholz Jr
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Senior Statespeople
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Catherine M Clarkin
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Band 3
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Robert W Downes
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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John L Savva
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Band 2
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Sarah P. Payne
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Band 2
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Alison S Ressler
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Band 3
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Patrick S Brown
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Band 3