Chambers Review
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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA
What the Team is Known For
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is acknowledged as a significant market player for capital markets transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm possesses a proven track record in IPOs, as well as high value Rule 144A and SEC-registered offerings. The attorneys act for a combination of corporates and investment banks and the strong equity practice is complemented by expertise in convertible bonds.
Strengths
"Wilson Sonsini has strong experience with complicated transactions. It offers thoughtful, deep expertise across various areas."
"It is my go-to team when we have something complex or unusual. Wilson Sonsini has great depth and often helps establish cutting edge theories."
"The firm is incredible, with an excellent slate of partners and world-class commercial acumen."
Work Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised the underwriters on Nextracker's $662.5 million secondary public offering.
Notable practitioners
Jeff Saper maintains a distinguished practice focused on securities transactions by technology and emerging growth companies. His expertise encompasses both issuer and underwriter representation.
"Jeff is a highly seasoned and very capable attorney."
Larry Sonsini's extensive knowledge of securities law makes him an asset to clients on the most complex capital markets transactions. He maintains a leading reputation for his seasoned counsel on debt offerings, as well as IPOs and other equity transactions.
Steven Bochner has immense experience advising industry-leading companies and investment banks on the full panoply of capital markets matters.
Chair of the firm's board of directors, Katharine Martin stands out for her ability to handle a range of complex capital markets transactions. She is especially gifted at handling significant equity offerings, including IPOs and private investments, on behalf of issuers, sponsors and investment banks.
"Katherine is a premier lawyer."
Rezwan Pavri has a wealth of experience assisting clients with a comprehensive range of capital markets matters. He dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to handling major IPOs in varied industries.
"Rezwan is a phenomenal and thoughtful lawyer."
Allison Spinner displays strength in both issuer and underwriter representation on the full range of debt and equity offerings.
"She always impresses."
Tony Jeffries is highly regarded for his advice on capital markets transactions. He is best known for his representation of technology companies, and their underwriters, on diverse securities offerings.
"Tony is very collaborative and results-oriented. I always enjoy working with him."
Erik Franks has an impressive practice that sees him advise some of the best-known technology companies and investment banks on major offerings of debt and equity, including convertible debt.
"Erik is always very responsive and knowledgeable."
"He is a great debt specialist."
Lisa Stimmell is an up-and-coming partner in Wilson Sonsini's Palo Alto office. She has broad experience in debt and equity matters, with a strong record advising on public offerings, both on the issuer and underwriter side.
"Lisa is a really strong capital markets lawyer."