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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Issuer Counsel - USA - Nationwide
2
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
S
Robert E Buckholz Jr
S
Senior Statespeople

Robert Buckholz has a wealth of excellent experience acting on complex debt and equity financing matters.

John L Savva
2
John L Savva
2
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."

Sarah P. Payne
2
Sarah P. Payne
2
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."

Alison S Ressler
3
Alison S Ressler
3
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."

Catherine M Clarkin
3
Catherine M Clarkin
3
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."

Patrick S Brown
3
Patrick S Brown
3
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."

Robert W Downes
3
Robert W Downes
3
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."

Ranked Lawyers at
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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

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