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Steven B Stokdyk

Steven B Stokdyk

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Steven Stokdyk advises companies, principal investors, and investment banks on their most complex securities, finance, acquisition, and governance matters. He is the former Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Public Company Representation Practice and Los Angeles Chair of the Corporate Department.

Steven draws on decades of practical experience to advise clients on the full spectrum of strategic transactions, including:

- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

- Initial public offerings (IPOs)

- High-yield, convertible, and secured debt offerings

- Recapitalizations

- Private equity and debt investments

He also regularly advises public and private clients on corporate governance and structure, as well as securities law compliance.

A leading corporate lawyer, Steven represents clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, financial institutions, healthcare, gaming, and real estate. He regularly navigates cross-border regulatory complexity and brings an innovative and commercial approach to clients’ highest-stakes matters.

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Steven Stokdyk is a distinguished figure in the California legal market. He focuses his practice on the representation of issuers and underwriters in transactional securities matters, such as IPOs and debt offerings.

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  • I can always count on Steven to be there on short notice when novel issues or questions arise.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • Steven is the best in the business. He is almost always my number one phone call.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • He is thoughtful, careful in his work and delivers excellent counsel.

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

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