Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP22 Years Ranked
- Charlie Kim Cooley LLP10 Years Ranked
- Dan Webb Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
- David Peinsipp Cooley LLP8 Years Ranked
- Eric Jensen Cooley LLP16 Years Ranked
- Gregg A Noel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates19 Years Ranked
- Rezwan Pavri Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati12 Years Ranked
- Richard A Kline Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Sarah K Solum Freshfields US LLP12 Years Ranked
- Tad Freese Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- William B Brentani Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP14 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Allison Spinner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
- Bradley Weber Goodwin6 Years Ranked
- Emily Roberts Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- John L Savva Sullivan & Cromwell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jon Avina Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Katharine A Martin Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati16 Years Ranked
- Sarah P. Payne Sullivan & Cromwell LLP9 Years Ranked
- Shayne Kennedy Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
- Steven B Stokdyk Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- Stewart L McDowell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP13 Years Ranked
- Tony Jeffries Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati8 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Alison S Ressler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP23 Years Ranked
- Brett Cooper Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP9 Years Ranked
- Cheston Larson Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Erik Franks Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
- Gian-Michele a Marca Cooley LLP7 Years Ranked
- Heidi Mayon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
- James Evans Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey R Vetter Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian18 Years Ranked
- Michelle Gasaway Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates5 Years Ranked
- Monica J Shilling Kirkland & Ellis LLP16 Years Ranked
- Patrick S Brown Sullivan & Cromwell LLP18 Years Ranked
- Pippa Bond Kirkland & Ellis LLP12 Years Ranked
- Robert A Freedman Fenwick7 Years Ranked
- Ryan A Murr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP8 Years Ranked
- Sarah Axtell Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Amanda Rose Fenwick7 Years Ranked
- Bill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP4 Years Ranked
- Calise Cheng Freshfields US LLP3 Years Ranked
- Denny Won Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey T. Hartlin Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
- John-Paul Motley Cooley LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Ko Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jonie Kondracki Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Julia Forbess Fenwick3 Years Ranked
- Kristin VanderPas Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lewis Kneib Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked
- Maggie L Wong Goodwin5 Years Ranked
- Ran Ben-Tzur Fenwick3 Years Ranked
- Thomas J. Ivey Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates15 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cooley LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedCooley LLP has a highly regarded capital markets practice that harbors a deep bench of widely recognized experts in the life sciences and technology sectors. The firm is regularly engaged as issuer's counsel in high-value IPOs, and houses practitioners with specialist knowledge of convertible debt, among other securities offerings. It boasts a client base of top-tier investment banks and companies, including an enviable stable of emerging businesses.
1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a leading firm for capital markets transactions, sought after by both banks and companies for its stellar expertise and extensive experience. The firm regularly works with managers and issuers on a range of deals, including convertible and investment-grade debt offerings. It also provides expert counsel on IPOs and equity-linked notes offerings on behalf of both well-established industry players and newer emerging companies. It has particular industry focus in technology and life sciences.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP has a distinguished capital markets practice boasting an impressive roster of skilled practitioners, renowned for their commercial approach. The firm advises a range of banks, sovereign governments and corporate clients on all types of high-value debt and equity transactions. It frequently advises on transactions in the life sciences and technology industries.
1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is highly regarded for its broad capital markets practice, consistently representing high-profile companies, private equity sponsors and underwriters across complex transactions. The firm offers expertise across the full spectrum of securities offerings, including advising major technology companies on high-value IPOs. It has experience assisting in first-time issuances from both the investor and growing-business perspectives.
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a diverse capital markets practice with expertise in the full range of securities offerings. The firm is able to provide a full-service practice in both domestic and international markets, working across practice groups to bring a range of skills to transactions. It is routinely sought out by private equity firms for advice on securities transactions. The firm boasts particularly deep experience of IPOs, including specialist knowledge of the SPAC market.
1 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's standout practice offers expertise in a wide range of capital markets transactions, including all types of equity and debt offerings, representing issuers and underwriters. The firm is widely respected by clients and peers alike, seen as a premier law firm for high-value IPOs and follow-on offerings, and has specialist knowledge of convertible debt. It regularly handles deals involving some of the most well-known clients in the technology, energy and life sciences sectors, including startups and established companies.
Band 2
2 FenwickCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedFenwick's team comprises renowned experts in the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm demonstrates strength in advising leading companies on a range of transactions and is regularly engaged as issuer's counsel in high-value IPOs as well as an array of other securities offerings, including convertible bonds. Additionally, Fenwick's attorneys represent investment banking funds, venture capital and private equity-backed companies and privately held businesses.
2 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell has an eminent capital markets practice with cross-border capabilities across a wide range of complex, high-value transactions. It is a popular choice for investment banks and issuers involved in high-value debt and equity offerings. Capital markets capabilities are bolstered by firm-wide strength in M&A. The firm is sought out for its expertise in representing syndicated groups of underwriters.
Band 3
3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP boasts a highly skilled team of lawyers with a wealth of experience on both sides of deals, capable of handling the most complex of transactions. The firm offers noted expertise in the technology, biotechnology and life sciences areas, advising a range of issuer and underwriter clients. Transactional strength is reinforced by experience providing SEC regulatory compliance advice.
3 GoodwinCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedGoodwin's team regularly represents technology and life sciences companies in high-value IPOs and follow-on offerings. A strong West Coast offering bolsters the firm's nationwide footprint. It is also often called on to advise underwriters in equity and debt offerings, including convertible debt.
3 Kirkland & Ellis LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has an esteemed California offering in the capital markets space, bolstered by an immense skill set in private equity deals. The firm is recognized for its skillful representation of both issuers and investment banks in major transactions. It is especially noted for its ability to advise on capital markets transactions for companies in financial distress. Attorneys at the firm regularly advise on investment grade and high-yield debt transactions, as well as IPOs and follow-on offerings.
3 Sidley Austin LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP has an impressive group complementing the firm's nationwide and international footprint. The firm is frequently sought after by both issuer and underwriter clients across a range of industries including technology, energy and e-commerce. It advises on the full range of securities issuances.
Band 4
4 Freshfields US LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedThe Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer team is held in high regard in the capital markets space. It is relied upon by public companies, SPACs and investment banks to handle a host of matters including equity offerings and IPOs. The team has further experience of advising shareholders on securing full exit of their investments through de-SPAC transactions.4 O'Melveny & Myers LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers boasts a full-service capital markets team that represents issuers and underwriters, including investment banks, REITs and multinational corporations, in a variety of debt and equity transactions. The firm harbors experience and expertise across a range of sectors including technology, healthcare and entertainment.
4 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has an experienced team that is regularly sought after for its strengths in all manners of public equity and debt offerings. The firm is established as a key player in the technology and life sciences sectors, often representing emerging companies in IPOs. It represents both issuers and underwriters, including household-name investment banks and global corporations.
4 Paul Hastings LLPCapital Markets: Debt & Equity2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedThe Paul Hastings LLP team boasts strength in the capital markets space. The group has considerable experience in the life sciences, finance and technology sectors. The lawyers are routinely called upon to provide counsel on significant IPOs and financing transactions.