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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States | USA

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Equity Capital Markets includes advice on equity offerings transactions such as: Initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, right offerings; capital increases; ADR/GDR offerings; accelerated bookbuilts; block trades. Debt Capital Markets covers legal advice on the following transactions: investment grade debt offerings (stand alone bond issues; MTN programs, Commercial Paper programmes); equity-linked offerings (regulatory capital, convertibles and exchangeable offerings) and High Yield debt offerings.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Joshua Davidson
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    Joshua Davidson
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked

    Capital 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.

  2. 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 | 23 Years Ranked
    Mark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.
  3. William N Finnegan IV
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    William N Finnegan IV
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
    William 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.
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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 | 22 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.
  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 | 12 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.
  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 | 13 Years Ranked
    Hillary Holmes is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.
  4. J Michael Chambers
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    J Michael Chambers
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Michael Chambers is widely respected for his capital markets practice, offering market-leading expertise in high-yield and investment-grade debt issuances.
  5. Matthew Pacey
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    Matthew Pacey
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    Matthew 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.

  6. Michael O'Leary
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    Michael O'Leary
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 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.
  7. Ryan Maierson
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    Ryan Maierson
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 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.
  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 | 5 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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Band 2

  1. A.J. Ericksen
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    A.J. Ericksen
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.
  2. Brian Rosenzweig
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    Brian Rosenzweig
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.
  3. David Miller
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    David Miller
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    David Miller advises on a broad range of capital markets transactions ranging from IPOs to high-yield debt offerings.
  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 | 12 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.
  5. George Vlahakos
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    George Vlahakos
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    George Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.
  6. Julian J. Seiguer
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    Julian J. Seiguer
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Julian 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.

  7. Mollie Duckworth
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    Mollie Duckworth
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.

  8. Ramey Layne
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    Ramey Layne
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 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.
  9. Sean T Wheeler
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    Sean T Wheeler
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Sean 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.
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Band 3

  1. David Buck
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    David Buck
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 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.
  2. Gerald Spedale
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    Gerald Spedale
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Gerald 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 Rocha
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    Jason Rocha
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Jason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks. He regularly advises on a variety of debt and equity offerings.

  4. John Greer
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    John Greer
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    John Greer has experience in debt and equity transactions across a range of industries, with a particular strength in the energy sector.
  5. Michael S Telle
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    Michael S Telle
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 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.
  6. Taylor Landry
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    Taylor Landry
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 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.
  7. Troy Harder
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    Troy Harder
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Troy 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.

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Band 4

  1. Bill Nelson
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    Bill Nelson
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Bill Nelson adeptly supports a variety of clients, particularly SPACs and major investment banks.
  2. Carina Antweil
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    Carina Antweil
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Carina 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.

  3. Cynthia Mabry
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    Cynthia Mabry
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Cynthia Mabry is an adept debt and equity practitioner. She garners recognition for her representation of issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions.

  4. David Stone
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    David Stone
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 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.
  5. Debbie Yee
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    Debbie Yee
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Debbie Yee brings capital markets experience to the firm with knowledge of debt and equity transactions and particularly stands out for her busy IPO practice.

  6. Douglas Getten
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    Douglas Getten
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Douglas Getten of Baker Botts draws praise for his representation of banks and other underwriters in debt and equity offerings.

  7. Jackson O'Maley
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    Jackson O'Maley
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Jackson O'Maley is regularly sought after for his notable experience in a range of capital market transactions, particularly in the energy industry.

  8. John Goodgame
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    John Goodgame
    Akin
    Akin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked

    John Goodgame of Akin is particularly known for his representation of energy companies in extensive debt and equity offerings.

  9. Nick Dhesi
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    Nick Dhesi
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 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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    Thomas G Zentner III
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Thomas Zentner is known for representing issuers and managers through a variety of debt matters.

  11. 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 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Trevor Lavelle of Clifford Chance LLP is highlighted for his expertise in debt capital markets, particularly matters pertaining to high yield debt.
  12. Tull Florey
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    Tull Florey
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Tull Florey has significant experience advising on capital market transactions. His practise is bolstered by his notable strength in M&A.
  13. Will Burns
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    Will Burns
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 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. Eileen Boyce
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    Eileen Boyce
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Eileen Boyce of Baker Botts is an up-and-coming partner in the practice, known for her work in debt side transactions.

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    Ferrell M Keel
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Ferrell Keel of Jones Day is an up-and-coming partner with experience handling a range of debt issuances for clients.

  3. Jennifer Wu
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    Jennifer Wu
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Jennifer Wu is an up-and-coming partner in the Kirkland capital markets team. She has experience handling high-yield debt matters.

  4. 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 | 2 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.
  5. Michael Rigdon
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    Michael Rigdon
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Michael Rigdon is an up-and-coming partner based in Houston. He has notable experience advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.
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    Monica White
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Monica White is an up-and-coming partner in the Houston office. She has experience handling debt work on the manager and issuer sides.