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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

White & Case LLP remains a prominent firm, actively engaged in representing both issuers and underwriters on a diverse range of capital markets transactions. The attorneys are particularly skilled at advising on transactions involving high-yield debt securities. The significantly bolstered team rounds out its capital markets capabilities with standout knowledge of the SPAC market.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case LLP represented NRG Energy, as issuer, on its $650 million preferred stock offering.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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A.J. Ericksen
2
A.J. Ericksen
2
Band 2
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.
"AJ is a really sophisticated and super responsive capital markets attorney."
"AJ is a very smart and business-minded lawyer who always provides efficient and practical advice."
Jason Rocha
3
Jason Rocha
3
Band 3
Jason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks, regularly advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.
"He is a very knowledgeable capital markets lawyer for any complex issues."
Jonathan Michels
5
Jonathan Michels
5
Band 5
Jonathan Michels is active in both debt and equity capital markets, regularly representing managers and issuers in transactions.
"Jonathan is the whole package. He is strategic, commercial and thorough."
"Jonathan is unbelievably creative, knowledgeable and has great client management skills."
"He has a very good command of legal issues which enables him to come up with practical and commercially viable solutions."
Stuart Bressman
5
Stuart Bressman
5
Band 5
Stuart Bressman is an experienced securities lawyer, who is respected for his work advising on debt and equity offerings in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
"Stuart understands how to manage complex issues while delivering the best solutions for his clients."
Laura Katherine Mann
U
Laura Katherine Mann
U
Up and Coming
Laura Katherine Mann is an up-and-coming partner in Houston. She has valuable experience advising on an array of capital market transactions.
"She is a great lawyer to work with and very commercial."
Anthony Tama
Anthony Tama
Expertise Based Abroad
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.
Gernot Wagner
Gernot Wagner
Expertise Based Abroad
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.
James Greene
James Greene
Expertise Based Abroad
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.
John Vetterli
F
John Vetterli
F
Foreign Expert

Co-leader of the global capital markets practice, John Vetterli is particularly adept at providing counsel on transactions in Latin America. He has a wealth of experience of handling both debt and equity transactions.

Michael Immordino
Michael Immordino
Expertise Based Abroad
Dual-qualified in Italy and the USA, Michael Immordino receives praise from the market for his presence on IPOs for large, international clients.
Mikko Hulkko
Mikko Hulkko
Expertise Based Abroad
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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USA

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

Gernot Wagner
Gernot Wagner
Germany expertise based abroad
John Vetterli
F
John Vetterli
F
Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
Michael Immordino
Michael Immordino
Italy expertise based abroad
Mikko Hulkko
Mikko Hulkko
Finland expertise based abroad
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

A.J. Ericksen
2
A.J. Ericksen
2
Band 2
Jason Rocha
3
Jason Rocha
3
Band 3
Laura Katherine Mann
U
Laura Katherine Mann
U
Up and Coming
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

Jonathan Michels
5
Jonathan Michels
5
Band 5
Stuart Bressman
5
Stuart Bressman
5
Band 5
Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Anthony Tama
Anthony Tama
UK expertise based abroad
Gernot Wagner
Gernot Wagner
Germany expertise based abroad
James Greene
James Greene
UK expertise based abroad