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Will Burns

Will Burns

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

USA

3 years ranked

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Will Burns is a partner in the Securities & Capital Markets practice of Paul Hastings and is based in Houston. Will has significant experience in the energy industry, and his practice focuses on securities law and corporate finance matters, including initial public offerings, public and private securities offerings and similar financings, as well as related investment activities, as counsel to underwriters, issuers, placement agents, initial purchasers, and joint book-runners. Mr. Burns has considerable experience advising leading, international financial institutions and investment banks, SPACs, exploration and production companies, midstream businesses, oilfield services companies, and master limited partnerships on complex transactions. He regularly advises public company clients on corporate governance issues and securities law disclosure and compliance issues.

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

Band 4
Band 4

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Will Burns of Paul Hastings LLP represents clients in a range of capital markets transactions including debt and equity offerings, SPAC transactions and high-yield offerings.

Strengths

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  • I can always reach him. He always has thoughtful insight and, most importantly, he gets me an answer.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United StatesChambers Global Guide
  • Will is super responsive, willing to help and knowledgable.

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

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