Capital Markets: Debt & Equity | USA

Cooley 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.

Davis 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.

Latham & 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.

Simpson 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.

Skadden, 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.

Wilson 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.

Fenwick'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.

Sullivan & 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.

Gibson, 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.

Goodwin'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.

Kirkland & 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.

Sidley 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.

O'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.

Orrick, 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.