Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
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+212 310 8000Chambers Review
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is an established capital markets practice, with particular capabilities in equity transactions, including in traditional IPOs and SPAC IPOs. The firm represents both issuers and underwriters in complex transactions, as well as possessing notable experience working with private equity firms. The capital markets team maintains close relationships with Weil's banking and M&A departments to provide clients with a comprehensive service.
Work Highlights
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advised Getty Images Holdings in its $865 million issuance of common stock and warrants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Weil team is very strong and capable."
"The firm is user friendly, communicative and well versed in the current market and trends."
"The Weil team is very strong and capable."
"The firm is user friendly, communicative and well versed in the current market and trends."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Lynch regularly acts for public and private companies in diverse sectors, including energy, healthcare and technology. His impressive equity practice sees him advise on a range of matters, from traditional IPOs to SPACs.
"Alexander is an excellent partner. He is very thoughtful and approachable."
"Alexander is seasoned, knowledgeable and responsive."
Merritt Johnson tackles a wide range of capital markets issues, with strength in both debt and equity offerings.
"Merritt is commercial, smart and capable in all respects."
Heather Emmel has a flourishing capital markets practice across debt and equity. She draws particular praise for her expertise on matters involving SPACs.
"Heather is very thorough and extremely knowledgeable."
"She is one of the most meticulous lawyers, her attention to detail is unparalleled."
"Heather is deeply knowledgeable and understands difficult scenarios. She has a very methodical, thoughtful approach and finds interesting solutions to problems."
Ranked Lawyers at
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
USA - Nationwide