Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- David Oelman Vinson & Elkins LLP22 Years Ranked
- Douglas E McWilliams Vinson & Elkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Hillary H. Holmes Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP13 Years Ranked
- J Michael Chambers Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
- Matthew Pacey Kirkland & Ellis LLP8 Years Ranked
- Michael O'Leary Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP23 Years Ranked
- Ryan Maierson Latham & Watkins LLP9 Years Ranked
- Sarah Morgan Vinson & Elkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Band 2
- A.J. Ericksen White & Case LLP5 Years Ranked
- Brian Rosenzweig Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP5 Years Ranked
- David Miller Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Douglass M Rayburn Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP12 Years Ranked
- George Vlahakos Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- Julian J. Seiguer Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
- Mollie Duckworth Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ramey Layne Vinson & Elkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Sean T Wheeler Kirkland & Ellis LLP13 Years Ranked
Band 3
- David Buck Sidley Austin LLP17 Years Ranked
- Gerald Spedale Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jason Rocha White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
- John Greer Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael S Telle Vinson & Elkins LLP16 Years Ranked
- Taylor Landry A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked
- Troy Harder Bracewell LLP3 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Bill Nelson A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
- Carina Antweil Baker Botts L.L.P.3 Years Ranked
- Cynthia Mabry Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP5 Years Ranked
- David Stone Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Debbie Yee Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
- Douglas Getten Baker Botts L.L.P.1 Years Ranked
- Jackson O'Maley Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- John Goodgame Akin13 Years Ranked
- Nick Dhesi Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Thomas G Zentner III Vinson & Elkins LLP1 Years Ranked
- Trevor J. Lavelle Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
- Tull Florey Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP8 Years Ranked
- Will Burns Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Joshua DavidsonBaker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedCapital markets expert Joshua Davidson of Baker Botts is respected for the depth of his expertise in many industries, including renewable energy and midstream oil and gas.
S T Mark KellyVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedMark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.S William N Finnegan IVLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedWilliam Finnegan continues to garner praise for his long-standing 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 | 22 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 | 12 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. HolmesGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 13 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 | 13 Years RankedMichael Chambers is widely respected for his capital markets practice, offering market-leading expertise in high-yield and investment-grade debt issuances.1 Matthew PaceyKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedMatthew Pacey is a highly regarded capital markets attorney able to assist clients, both on the issuer and underwriter side, on a range of varied and complex securities transactions. He is also known for his work in high-yield debt transactions.
1 Michael O'LearyHunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 23 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 | 9 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 in transactions in the oil and gas industry.1 Sarah MorganVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedSarah Morgan is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.
Band 2
2 A.J. EricksenWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 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 Brian RosenzweigSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.2 David MillerLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 4 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 | 12 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 George VlahakosSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedGeorge Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.2 Julian J. SeiguerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedJulian Seiguer is particularly experienced in the energy industry and regularly advises on sector-related equity offerings, including IPOs. He also comes recommended for his knowledge of debt issuances including high-yield debt work.
2 Mollie DuckworthLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 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 | 10 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.2 Sean T WheelerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedSean Wheeler is regularly sought out to handle major IPOs, follow-on equity offerings and debt transactions on behalf of issuers and investment banks. He is particularly experienced at advising on securities connected with the energy industry.
Band 3
3 David BuckSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 17 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.3 Gerald SpedaleGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGerald Spedale is noted for his skillful representation of clients in capital markets transactions connected with the energy industry. He has experience acting as counsel on both debt and equity transactions.
3 Jason RochaWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks. He regularly advises on a variety of debt and equity offerings.
3 John GreerLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 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 | 16 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 LandryA&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 3 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.3 Troy HarderBracewell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedTroy Harder of Bracewell 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.
Band 4
4 Bill NelsonA&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBill Nelson adeptly supports a variety of clients, particularly SPACs and major investment banks.4 Carina AntweilBaker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCarina Antweil of Baker Botts 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.
4 Cynthia MabryGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCynthia Mabry is an adept debt and equity practitioner. She 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 | 3 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 Debbie YeeKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDebbie Yee brings capital markets experience to the firm with knowledge of debt and equity transactions and particularly stands out for her busy IPO practice.
4 Douglas GettenBaker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDouglas Getten of Baker Botts draws praise for his representation of banks and other underwriters in debt and equity offerings.
4 Jackson O'MaleyVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJackson O'Maley is regularly sought after for his notable experience in a range of capital market transactions, particularly in the energy industry.
4 John GoodgameAkin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedJohn Goodgame of Akin 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 | 3 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 Thomas G Zentner IIIVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedThomas Zentner is known for representing issuers and managers through a variety of debt matters.
4 Trevor J. LavelleClifford Chance US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedTrevor Lavelle of Clifford Chance LLP is highlighted for his expertise in debt capital markets, particularly matters pertaining to high yield debt.4 Tull FloreyGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedTull Florey has significant experience advising on capital market transactions. His practise is bolstered by his notable strength in M&A.4 Will BurnsPaul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 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 Eileen BoyceBaker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedEileen Boyce of Baker Botts is an up-and-coming partner in the practice, known for her work in debt side transactions.
U Ferrell M KeelJones Day | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedFerrell Keel of Jones Day is an up-and-coming partner with experience handling a range of debt issuances for clients.
U Jennifer WuKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJennifer Wu is an up-and-coming partner in the Kirkland capital markets team. She has experience handling high-yield debt matters.
U Laura Katherine MannWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 2 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 Michael RigdonKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedMichael Rigdon is an up-and-coming partner based in Houston. He has notable experience advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.U Monica WhiteLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMonica White is an up-and-coming partner in the Houston office. She has experience handling debt work on the manager and issuer sides.