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Ryan Dzierniejko

Ryan Dzierniejko

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Ryan Dzierniejko is the global head of Skadden’s capital markets practice. He represents companies across a wide range of industries in their most important capital markets and other corporate transactions. He has significant experience leading high-profile mandates ranging from venture capital financings and IPOs of “unicorns” to complex equity and debt financings for the Fortune 500. Ryan has led some of the largest and most notable capital markets transactions in recent years, including more than 20 IPOs in the past four years and over $250 billion of debt offerings.

Career

Adjunct Faculty, Columbia Law School – Tech & VC Law

Personal

J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2005 (Gold Medalist)

B.A., Queen's University, 2002

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Ryan Dzierniejko is especially highlighted for his command of the debt market, including investment grade and high-yield debt, and he is also able to advise on equity transactions, including supporting clients through IPOs.

Strengths

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  • He is a fantastic lawyer with great skills and experience and is focused on getting deals done.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • He really is a clear communicator, able to demystify even the most complex concepts. You call Ryan and your problem gets solved; he's very calm.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • He is very practical, very prompt in his responses and is an excellent strategist.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • He gives such practical, easy to understand, easy to follow and implementable advice.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • He has deep expertise combined with practicality.

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

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