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David Azarkh

David Azarkh

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Corporate Partner and Co-Head of the Firm’s Global Investment Banking Practice with a broad practice, assisting investment banks and corporate clients with securities offerings ranging from high yield and investment grade debt offerings, initial public offerings, pre-IPO financings, primary and secondary offerings, leveraged buyouts, liability management transactions and other types of capital markets transactions. Offers particular experience with regard to underwriter representations and related market knowledge of covenant terms and disclosure matters. Regularly advises corporate clients on securities laws, corporate governance and other general matters.

Career

Joined Firm, 2011; Partner, 2016.

Publications

Regularly writes for industry publications, including co-authoring articles for Lexis Practice Advisor® and Law360. Dave is also part of the L Suite network and regularly presents at L Suite’s conferences, webinars and other events on capital markets topics.

Personal

B.A., Boston University (2002); J.D., Georgetown University Law Center (2006).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Azarkh is co-head of the firm's global investment banking practice. He is in demand for his knowledge of equity capital markets and is also recognized for his ability to assist with debt transactions.

Strengths

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  • David is superb; he is all over the details and very generous with his time.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is amazing, proactive, creative and thoughtful.

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

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