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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt

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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Convertible Debt - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is recognized for its notable practice representing issuers in significant convertible notes offerings and concurrent derivative transactions and call spread overlays. The firm has specific expertise advising technology companies in this space.

Work Highlights

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  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Cloudflare, Inc. on its issuance of $2 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes.

Strengths

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  • Wilson Sonsini offers rock-solid, technical and practical counsel for getting convertible debt deals done.

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  • The Wilson Sonsini convertible debt team is one of the most experienced teams in the space, having led countless convertible note offerings for well-known public companies. The team knows the market cold and is extremely practical, never pushing for points that are significantly off-market or not actually useful for its issuer clients.

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  • The firm is extremely capable and thoughtful, with a very solid knowledge of the market.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Erik Franks
    Band 1Erik Franks

    Erik Franks

    Erik Franks has a noteworthy command of convertible offerings, including assisting with the call spread overlays which often accompany these bonds.

    • Erik is one of the preeminent practitioners in the convertible note space and is as sophisticated and commercially aware as anyone else I could compare him against.

      Capital Markets: Convertible Debt respondentUSA
    • Erik is the rare attorney that has remarkable boardroom presence and can resolve technical complexities with aplomb and speed.

      Capital Markets: Convertible Debt respondentUSA
    • Erik is knowledgeable in the space, knows the market very well, is very commercial and does large transactions efficiently.

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Ranked Individuals at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (1)

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