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David Lopez

David Lopez

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

David Lopez represents a broad range of corporate clients including in the retail, industrial, financial, healthcare, insurance and technology sectors. His broad corporate advisory practice including governance, SEC disclosure and compliance, corporate finance transactions and structuring, securities law, , buybacks and insider trading advice.

David represents issuers and investment banks in capital markets transactions involving initial public offerings, public and private debt, convertible, investment grade and high yield debt, equity financings, structured securities and equity derivatives. He has the leading practice in liability management, including issuer tender offers, public and private exchanges offers related to corporate restructurings, acquisitions, and consent solicitations.

He also has a substantial practice in digital assets, representing digital assets custodians, payment companies, exchanges, and corporates both in the creation of digital assets and with related compliance issues.

Career

Joined firm, 1989; became partner, 1998. JD, University of Chicago (1989); AB, cum laude, Cornell University (1986).

Professional Memberships

Member, New York Bar

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Chambers Global Guide

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

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
David Lopez stands out for his high quality representation of major companies and dealer-managers on complex bond and stock offerings. He is especially sought after for his expertise in liability management.

Strengths

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  • David is a thoughtful and creative professional. He is a skilled negotiator and problem solver.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide

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