
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Global Guide 2026 : USA
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Work Highlights
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White & Case LLP represented an investor on Diversified Healthcare Trust’s offering of $941 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due January 2026.
Strengths
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White & Case is routinely sought for up-to-date guidance on changing US and global requirements.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobalWhite & Case have a deep understanding of the business and the ability to draft highly curated terms.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobalThe team is easy to work with and user friendly.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobalThe team is strategic, responsive and attentive to our concerns and questions.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobalNo matter the situation, the team has been able to address the issue quickly and effectively.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
A.J. Ericksen
A.J. Ericksen comes highly recommended for his extensive capital markets practice, which sees him advise a range of issuers to underwriters in debt and equity transactions. He is a fantastic lawyer who I wouldn't hesitate to use again.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobalAJ is easy to work with, smart and a commercial lawyer.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobalAJ was responsive and thoughtful.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
Jason Rocha
Jason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks. He regularly advises on a variety of debt and equity offerings.
Band 5 
Band 5 
Andrew Weisberg
Andrew Weisberg advises on debt transactions for issuers and underwriters, including those in the high yield debt space. He has recent experience advising clients in the healthcare and entertainment industry.
Band 5 
Band 5 
Joel Rubinstein
Joel Rubinstein is renowned for his work in SPACS and de-SPAC transactions for a range of clients. He also has experience handling a range of other equity transactions on both the issuer and manager sides.
Joel is excellent, offering high level service and an expertise in SPACs.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobalJoel is top notch in every respect.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobal
Band 5 
Band 5 
Jonathan Michels
Jonathan Michels is active in both debt and equity capital markets, regularly representing managers and issuers in transactions. Jonathan is outstanding, he is just provides high quality advice at every level.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobalJonathan is a great attorney to work with.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentGlobal
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Laura Katherine Mann
Laura Katherine Mann is an up-and-coming partner in Houston. She has valuable experience advising on an array of capital market transactions. USA, expertise based abroad in UK 
USA, expertise based abroad in UK 
Anthony Tama
Anthony Tama represents leading investment banks in issuances in both the dollar and euro high-yield markets. Of note is his advice on both the bank and bond aspects of acquisition financings. USA, expertise based abroad in Germany 
USA, expertise based abroad in Germany 
Gernot Wagner
As a US-qualified practitioner, Gernot Wagner is well positioned to advise international corporates and bank consortiums on high-yield bonds, with a focus on senior unsecured and secured bonds and Rule 144A issues. He is also experienced in ECM matters, assisting with capital increases and IPO preparations. USA, expertise based abroad in UK 
USA, expertise based abroad in UK 
James Greene
James Greene is notably adept at advising on bond issuances in the context of acquisition financings. His client base is broad and includes a mix of issuers, hedge funds and banks. USA, expertise based abroad in Italy 
USA, expertise based abroad in Italy 
Michael Immordino
Dual-qualified in Italy and the USA, Michael Immordino receives praise from the market for his presence on IPOs for large, international clients. USA, expertise based abroad in Finland 
USA, expertise based abroad in Finland 
Mikko Hulkko
Mikko Hulkko is a market-leading practitioner who advises on a broad array of complex capital market mandates ranging from green bonds and rights offerings to IPOs and dual listings. Clients also benefit from his prowess in establishing large EMTN programmes, as well as being dual-qualified in Finland and the USA.
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John Vetterli
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Mikko Hulkko
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Michael Immordino
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Gernot Wagner
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James Greene
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Joel Rubinstein
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Anthony Tama
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Jason Rocha
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Jonathan Michels
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A.J. Ericksen
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Laura Katherine Mann
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Andrew Weisberg
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Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Location: Texas
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