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Byron Rooney

Byron Rooney

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Byron is a member of Davis Pok’s Capital Markets practice. His practice focuses on advising U.S. and foreign companies on capital-raising transactions, as well as general corporate matters, public company disclosure and governance matters. Byron represents both corporate and financial institution clients across a broad range of transactions, including IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, private placements and other equity offerings, and investment-grade, high-yield and convertible debt offerings.

He has experience across a variety of sectors, including fintech, tech, e-commerce, consumer retail, financials and energy.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

Individual Editorial
Byron Rooney continues to impress clients with his talent at handling the full range of debt and equity securities offerings, including advising on novel transactional structures.

Strengths

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  • Byron is incredibly smart and incredibly client-focused.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Byron is one of the most practical and commercial lawyers I have ever worked with.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is a creative thinker who works through novel issues very well.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Guide to the USA

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