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The Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. T Mark Kelly
    T Mark Kelly Vinson & Elkins LLP24 Years Ranked
  2. William N Finnegan IV Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
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Band 1

  1. David Oelman
    David Oelman Vinson & Elkins LLP13 Years Ranked
  2. Douglas E McWilliams
    Douglas E McWilliams Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
  3. Hillary H. Holmes
    Hillary H. Holmes Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
  4. J Michael Chambers Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
  5. Joshua Davidson
    Joshua Davidson Baker Botts L.L.P.8 Years Ranked
  6. Michael O'Leary
    Michael O'Leary Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP21 Years Ranked
  7. Ryan Maierson Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
  8. Sarah Morgan
    Sarah Morgan Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
  9. Matthew PaceyKirkland & Ellis LLP
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Band 2

  1. A.J. Ericksen
    A.J. Ericksen White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
  2. David Buck
    David Buck Sidley Austin LLP6 Years Ranked
  3. David Miller Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
  4. Douglass M Rayburn
    Douglass M Rayburn Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
  5. Mollie Duckworth Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
  6. Ramey Layne
    Ramey Layne Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
  7. Julian J. SeiguerKirkland & Ellis LLP
  8. Sean T WheelerKirkland & Ellis LLP
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Band 3

  1. Brian Rosenzweig
    Brian Rosenzweig Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
  2. George Vlahakos
    George Vlahakos Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
  3. Gerald Spedale
    Gerald Spedale Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP5 Years Ranked
  4. Jason Rocha
    Jason Rocha White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
  5. John Greer Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
  6. Michael S Telle
    Michael S Telle Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
  7. Taylor Landry
    Taylor Landry A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
  8. Debbie YeeKirkland & Ellis LLP
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Band 4

  1. Bill Nelson
    Bill Nelson A&O Shearman1 Years Ranked
  2. Cynthia Mabry
    Cynthia Mabry Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
  3. David Stone
    David Stone Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
  4. John Goodgame
    John Goodgame Akin6 Years Ranked
  5. Nick Dhesi Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
  6. Troy Harder
    Troy Harder Bracewell LLP2 Years Ranked
  7. Tull Florey
    Tull Florey Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
  8. Will Burns Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
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Up and Coming

  1. Carina Antweil
    Carina Antweil Baker Botts L.L.P.2 Years Ranked
  2. Jackson O'Maley
    Jackson O'Maley Vinson & Elkins LLP1 Years Ranked
  3. Laura Katherine Mann
    Laura Katherine Mann White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
  4. Trevor J. Lavelle
    Trevor J. Lavelle Clifford Chance US LLP3 Years Ranked
  5. Michael RigdonKirkland & Ellis LLP

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Senior Statespeople

  1. T Mark Kelly
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    T Mark Kelly
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years Ranked
    Mark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.
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    William N Finnegan IV
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 12 Years Ranked
    William Finnegan continues to garner praise for his longstanding securities law practice. His work encompasses a comprehensive range of transactions, including high value debt offerings, IPOs, follow-ons and related financings.
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Band 1

  1. David Oelman
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    David Oelman
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    David Oelman acts for clients in a range of capital markets matters, with an emphasis on IPOs. He brings to bear significant experience in diverse industries, including energy, biotechnology and construction.
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  2. Douglas E McWilliams
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    Douglas E McWilliams
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Douglas McWilliams' broad practice sees him at the service of issuers and underwriters in major offerings of debt and equity, with extensive experience in complex and high value IPOs in the energy sector.
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  3. Hillary H. Holmes
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    Hillary H. Holmes
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Hillary Holmes is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.
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  4. 1
    J Michael Chambers
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Michael Chambers is widely respected for his capital markets practice, offering market-leading expertise in high yield and investment-grade debt issuances.
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  5. Joshua Davidson
    1
    Joshua Davidson
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Capital markets expert Joshua Davidson of Baker Botts L.L.P. is respected for the depth of his expertise in many industries, including renewable energy and midstream oil and gas.
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  6. Michael O'Leary
    1
    Michael O'Leary
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Michael O'Leary is respected for his broad-ranging expertise in securities law. His diverse practice encompasses the representation of energy companies and investment banks in debt transactions, as well as equity offerings, such as IPOs.
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  7. 1
    Ryan Maierson
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Ryan Maierson's broad capital markets practice runs the full gamut of debt and equity securities offerings. He often represents issuers, underwriters and private equity sponsors in transactions in the oil and gas industry.
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  8. Sarah Morgan
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    Sarah Morgan
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sarah Morgan is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.
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  9. Matthew Pacey
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. A.J. Ericksen
    2
    A.J. Ericksen
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    A.J. Ericksen comes highly recommended for his extensive capital markets practice, which sees him advise a range of issuers to underwriters in debt and equity transactions.
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  2. David Buck
    2
    David Buck
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    David Buck's broad practice encompasses the representation of investment banks and issuers in debt transactions, as well as complex IPOs and other equity matters.
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    David Miller
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    David Miller advises on a broad range of capital markets transactions ranging from IPOs to high-yield debt offerings.
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  4. Douglass M Rayburn
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    Douglass M Rayburn
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Douglass Rayburn is a well-regarded capital markets practitioner, recognized for his strength in a wide range of transactional matters, including IPOs and high-yield debt offerings.
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  5. 2
    Mollie Duckworth
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Mollie Duckworth is a popular choice for clients in the energy industry seeking guidance on a range of debt and equity offerings, including IPOs and follow on offerings.
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  6. Ramey Layne
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    Ramey Layne
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Ramey Layne dedicates his practice to the representation of issuers and underwriters on the complete spectrum of debt and equity offerings. He is highlighted for his specialist experience advising MLPs and SPACs.
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  7. Julian J. Seiguer
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2
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  8. Sean T Wheeler
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Brian Rosenzweig
    3
    Brian Rosenzweig
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Brian Rosenzweig has experience advising on debt and equity offerings. In particular, he earns market attention for his in-depth knowledge of high-yield debt.
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  2. George Vlahakos
    3
    George Vlahakos
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    George Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.
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  3. Gerald Spedale
    3
    Gerald Spedale
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Gerald Spedale is noted for his skillful representation of clients in capital markets transactions connected with the energy industry.
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  4. Jason Rocha
    3
    Jason Rocha
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks, regularly advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.
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  5. 3
    John Greer
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    John Greer has experience in debt and equity transactions across a range of industries, with a particular strength in the energy sector.
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  6. Michael S Telle
    3
    Michael S Telle
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Michael Telle is regularly chosen by clients for his expert counsel on a broad range of public and private financing transactions. He is best known for his capital markets work in the energy industry, where he handles all kinds of debt and equity offerings.
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  7. Taylor Landry
    3
    Taylor Landry
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Taylor Landry has a growing reputation for his work representing MLPs, public and private companies. He has notable experience of providing counsel on complex IPOs.
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  8. Debbie Yee
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Bill Nelson
    4
    Bill Nelson
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Bill Nelson adeptly supports a variety of clients, particularly SPACs and major investment banks.
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  2. Cynthia Mabry
    4
    Cynthia Mabry
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Cynthia Mabry is an adept debt and equity practitioner who garners recognition for her representation of issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions.
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  3. David Stone
    4
    David Stone
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    David Stone is a popular choice for oil and gas companies involved with a range of debt offerings. He has notable experience of providing counsel on high-yield debt transactions.
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  4. John Goodgame
    4
    John Goodgame
    Akin
    Akin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    John Goodgame is particularly known for his representation of energy companies in extensive debt and equity offerings.
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    Nick Dhesi
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Nick Dhesi has extensive experience advising clients on a range of capital markets transactions including IPOs, high-yield debt offerings and preferred financings.
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  6. Troy Harder
    4
    Troy Harder
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Troy Harder of Bracewell LLP is recognized for a robust capital markets practice representing issuers and underwriters on a wide range of matters, including IPOs and public and private debt offerings.
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  7. Tull Florey
    4
    Tull Florey
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Tull Florey has significant experience advising on capital market transactions. His practise is bolstered by his notable strength in M&A.
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  8. 4
    Will Burns
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    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.
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Up and Coming

  1. Carina Antweil
    U
    Carina Antweil
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Carina Antweil of Baker Botts L.L.P. acts for both issuers and underwriters across a range of debt and equity transactions. She is adept at counseling clients on initial and secondary public offerings.
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  2. Jackson O'Maley
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    Jackson O'Maley
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Jackson O'Maley is an up-and-coming partner regularly sought after for his notable experience in a range of capital market transactions, particularly in the energy industry.
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  3. Laura Katherine Mann
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    Laura Katherine Mann
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Laura Katherine Mann is an up-and-coming partner in Houston. She has valuable experience advising on an array of capital market transactions.
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  4. Trevor J. Lavelle
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    Trevor J. Lavelle
    Clifford Chance US LLP
    Clifford Chance US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Trevor Lavelle of Clifford Chance LLP is highlighted for his expertise in debt capital markets, particularly matters pertaining to high-yield debt.
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  5. Michael Rigdon
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming
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