Michael Kaplan
USA Guide 2024
Star Individuals : Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
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About
Provided by Michael Kaplan
Practice Areas
Michael is a member of Davis Polk’s three-person Management Committee and head of the firm’s Corporate Department.
Michael advises issuers and underwriters on a wide range of U.S. and international capital markets and leveraged finance transactions, including IPOs, other equity offerings, and convertible and high-yield debt issuance. He has worked on transactions in sectors ranging from technology and telecommunications to basic industry. He also advises corporate clients in areas including corporate governance and SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley matters, and advises investment banks on securities-law-related matters.
Chambers Review
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Michael Kaplan stands out for his market-leading practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and managers in high-yield and investment-grade debt issuances, as well as equity offerings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is one of the best and most experienced underwriters counsel in the market."
"He is unquestionably a star. Michael is a real pleasure to work with."
"Michael's advice is particularly valuable for navigating complex situations."
"Michael is one of the best and most experienced underwriters counsel in the market."
"He is unquestionably a star. Michael is a real pleasure to work with."
"Michael's advice is particularly valuable for navigating complex situations."