Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States | Global
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Rankings overview for Lawyers
David Oelman Vinson & Elkins LLP13 Years Ranked
Douglas E McWilliams Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Hillary H. Holmes Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
J Michael Chambers Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
Joshua Davidson Baker Botts L.L.P.8 Years Ranked
Michael O'Leary Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP21 Years Ranked
Ryan Maierson Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Sarah Morgan Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked- Matthew PaceyKirkland & Ellis LLP
A.J. Ericksen White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
David Buck Sidley Austin LLP6 Years Ranked
David Miller Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
Douglass M Rayburn Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
Mollie Duckworth Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Ramey Layne Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked- Julian J. SeiguerKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Sean T WheelerKirkland & Ellis LLP
Brian Rosenzweig Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
George Vlahakos Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
Gerald Spedale Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP5 Years Ranked
Jason Rocha White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
John Greer Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael S Telle Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Taylor Landry A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked- Debbie YeeKirkland & Ellis LLP
Bill Nelson A&O Shearman1 Years Ranked
Cynthia Mabry Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
David Stone Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
John Goodgame Akin6 Years Ranked
Nick Dhesi Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
Troy Harder Bracewell LLP2 Years Ranked
Tull Florey Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked- Will Burns Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S T Mark Kelly
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years RankedMark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.
S William N Finnegan IV
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 12 Years RankedWilliam 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.
Band 1
1 David OelmanVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedDavid 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.1 Douglas E McWilliamsVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedDouglas 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.1 Hillary H. Holmes
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedHillary Holmes is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.1 J Michael ChambersLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMichael Chambers is widely respected for his capital markets practice, offering market-leading expertise in high yield and investment-grade debt issuances.1 Joshua Davidson
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedCapital 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.1 Michael O'Leary
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedMichael 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.1 Ryan MaiersonLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedRyan 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, with a particular focus on transactions in energy industry.1 Sarah MorganVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedSarah Morgan is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.- Matthew PaceyKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 A.J. Ericksen
White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedA.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.2 David Buck
Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedDavid Buck's broad practice encompasses the representation of investment banks and issuers in debt transactions, as well as complex IPOs and other equity matters.2 David MillerLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDavid Miller advises on a broad range of capital markets transactions ranging from IPOs to high-yield debt offerings.2 Douglass M RayburnGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedDouglass 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.2 Mollie DuckworthLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMollie 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.2 Ramey LayneVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedRamey 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.- Julian J. SeiguerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2
- Sean T WheelerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Brian Rosenzweig
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBrian Rosenzweig has experience advising on debt and equity offerings. In particular, he earns market attention for his in-depth knowledge of high-yield debt.3 George VlahakosSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedGeorge Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.3 Gerald SpedaleGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGerald Spedale is noted for his skillful representation of clients in capital markets transactions connected with the energy industry.3 Jason RochaWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedJason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks, regularly advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.3 John GreerLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJohn Greer has experience in debt and equity transactions across a range of industries, with a particular strength in the energy sector.3 Michael S TelleVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedMichael 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.3 Taylor Landry
A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedTaylor Landry has a growing reputation for his work representing MLPs, public and private companies. He has notable experience of providing counsel on complex IPOs.- Debbie YeeKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Bill NelsonA&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBill Nelson adeptly supports a variety of clients, particularly SPACs and major investment banks.4 Cynthia MabryGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCynthia Mabry is an adept debt and equity practitioner who garners recognition for her representation of issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions.4 David StoneVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedDavid 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.4 John Goodgame
Akin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJohn Goodgame is particularly known for his representation of energy companies in extensive debt and equity offerings.4 Nick DhesiLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedNick Dhesi has extensive experience advising clients on a range of capital markets transactions including IPOs, high-yield debt offerings and preferred financings.4 Troy Harder
Bracewell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedTroy 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.4 Tull FloreyGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedTull Florey has significant experience advising on capital market transactions. His practise is bolstered by his notable strength in M&A.4 Will Burns
Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWill 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.
Up and Coming
U Carina AntweilBaker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCarina 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.
U Jackson O'MaleyVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJackson 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.
U Laura Katherine MannWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedLaura Katherine Mann is an up-and-coming partner in Houston. She has valuable experience advising on an array of capital market transactions.
U Trevor J. Lavelle
Clifford Chance US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedTrevor Lavelle of Clifford Chance LLP is highlighted for his expertise in debt capital markets, particularly matters pertaining to high-yield debt.- Michael RigdonKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming