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Mark Mendez
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Star Individuals

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt

USA - Nationwide

5 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Derivatives

USA - Nationwide

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

Provided by Mark Mendez

USA

Practice Areas

Mark is the head of Davis Polk’s Derivatives & Structured Products practice and a member of the firm’s Capital Markets practice. He advises investment banks, corporations and hedge funds in the structuring, negotiation and execution of a wide variety of financial transactions and securities offerings.

Mark’s experience spans all types of convertible, exchangeable and equity-linked offerings. His work also includes all types of OTC equity derivatives, including forward sales, structured stock buybacks and hedging transactions. He also advises on affiliate margin loans.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt - USA - Nationwide

Star Individuals
Individual Editorial
Mark Mendez is a distinguished leader in the field for his ability to assist clients with convertible debt, which he combines with a deep knowledge of derivatives, making him a leading choice for clients seeking advice on structures requiring this joint expertise.
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Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Mark Mendez garners excellent feedback for his knowledge of equity derivatives and is highly regarded for his ability to advise on a broad range of equity-linked products.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mark is the expert on anything equity-linked. When he is on your team, you know he will deliver and that you are getting the best.

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

He is the preeminent thinker in the space.

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Mark is responsive and helpful.

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

He is the best in the business.

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Mark is the gold standard in the space.

Derivatives respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Mark is awesome, always responsive and probably works the hardest out of anyone I've seen.

Derivatives respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Mark is simply the best at delivering on every level.

Derivatives respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

He is extremely sharp and able to deal with all of the issues. He has strong commercial judgment and awareness of where the market sits.

Derivatives respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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