William B Brentani

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

California

12 Years Ranked

Band 1

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

USA - Nationwide

6 Years Ranked

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Global 2025

About

Provided by William B Brentani

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Practice Areas

Head of Simpson Thacher’s Palo Alto office and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee, Corporate Partner Bill Brentani’s practice focuses on corporate finance and general securities and corporate matters. Bill regularly advises issuers and underwriters on a wide range of capital market transactions, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on equity and preferred stock (including PIPEs) offerings, and debt, equity-linked and high yield transactions. Bill also represents private equity sponsors in connection with acquisition financings and advises companies on corporate governance and securities law-related matters. He has worked on offerings involving issuers from a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, real estate, retail, energy, transportation and entertainment. Bill serves as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Opinion Committee.

Career

Joined firm in 1989; Partner since 1999.

Personal

Tufts University (B.A., 1986); Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1989).

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - California

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Distinguished attorney William Brentani represents issuers, underwriters and private equity sponsors in a wide variety of debt and equity transactions. He is highly sought after for his expert counsel on transactions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology and retail.

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

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Strengths

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"Bill is thoughtful and practical in his advice."

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondent
USA

"Bill is a trusted adviser."

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondent
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"Bill is thoughtful and practical in his advice."

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

"Bill is a trusted advisor."

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

"Bill is thoughtful and practical in his advice."

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondent
USA

"Bill is a trusted adviser."

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondent
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"Bill is thoughtful and practical in his advice."

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

"Bill is a trusted advisor."

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

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