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

Michael Chambers is widely respected for his capital markets practice, offering market-leading expertise in high-yield and investment grade debt issuances.

Mark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.

David Miller advises on a broad range of capital markets transactions ranging from IPOs to high-yield debt offerings.

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.

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.

Hillary Holmes is co-chair of the firm's capital markets practice group. She is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.

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.

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.

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.

Sarah Morgan co-heads the firms corporate practice group. She is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.

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.

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.

Cathy Birkeland draws extensive praise for her capital markets work. She is noted for leading clients through stock and debt issuances, with particular experience representing real estate investment trusts.

Christina Roupas is known for representing tech clients through various equity transactions including IPOs and common stock offerings.

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.

Edward Best of Willkie Farr & Gallagher comes equipped with wide-ranging capital markets expertise, routinely advising issuers and investment banks on securities offerings. He is particularly experienced in advising on transactions involving clients in the insurance industry.

George Vlahakos is co-managing partner of the firm's Houston office. He enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.

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.

Mollie Duckworth is the local chair of the firm's Austin corporate department and 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.

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.

Robert Hayward is well known for his representation of corporate clients in a range of equity transactions. He has experience in handling IPOs and even debt issuances in his wide-ranging practice.

Roderick Branch is managing partner of the Chicago office. He has particular experience guiding international clients through capital markets transactions including note and stock issuances.

Christopher Lueking is highly regarded for his work representing banks as the underwriter in capital markets transactions.

Courtney Tygesson has experience guiding tech firms through the variety of equity transactions including IPOs and common stock issuances.

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

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.

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.

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

John Greer has experience in debt and equity transactions across a range of industries, with a particular strength in the energy sector.

Jonathan Sarna assists clients across the full range of debt and equity work with expertise handling both the underwriter and issuer sides of transactions.

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.

Robert Goedert draws praise for his handling of equity matters arising out of complex M&A transactions.

Scott Westhoff is experienced handling at-the-market offerings, share and note offerings for clients with expertise on both the underwriter and issuer sides.

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.

Taylor Landry has a growing reputation for his work representing MLPs and public and private companies. He has notable experience of providing counsel on complex IPOs.

Troy Harder 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.

Bill Nelson is managing partner of the firm's Houston and Texas region. He adeptly supports a variety of clients, particularly SPACs and major investment banks.

Carina Antweil is deputy chair of Baker Botts' Houston corporate department. She 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.

Clint Rancher of Baker Botts advises public and private companies on a broad range of corporate and securities matters, including IPOs, public offerings and senior notes offerings. He is notable for his work representing clients across the energy industry.

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

Emily Leitch of Jackson Walker is well known for representing clients in the energy industry and advises on a range of capital markets matters, including ATM programs, Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings.

Ferrell Keel of Jones Day is a notable partner with experience handling a range of debt issuances for clients.

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.

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

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

Michael Rigdon is an up-and-coming partner based in Houston. He has notable experience advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.

Nick Dhesi is the managing partner of the firms Houston office. He has extensive experience advising clients on a range of capital markets transactions including IPOs, high-yield debt offerings and preferred financings.

Thomas Zentner is managing partner of the firm's Austin office and is known for representing issuers and managers through a variety of debt matters.

Trevor Lavelle of Clifford Chance LLP is highlighted for his expertise in debt capital markets, particularly matters pertaining to high-yield debt.

Tull Florey has significant experience advising on capital market transactions. His practice is bolstered by his notable strength in M&A.

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.

William Howell leads the corporate, M&A and private equity practice in the firm’s Dallas office. He represents issuers and investment banks in corporate finance transactions, including IPOs, secondary and follow‑on offerings, and registered and private debt offerings.

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

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

Laura Katherine Mann is an up-and-coming partner in Houston. She has valuable experience advising on an array of capital markets transactions.

Michael Keeley is a noted partner in the Kirkland team with experience guiding clients through equity transactions.

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