Ranking tables
USA USA - Nationwide Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Andrew J Pitts Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP18 Years Ranked
- Arthur D Robinson Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP16 Years Ranked
- David Lopez Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey D Karpf Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP18 Years Ranked
- Marc D Jaffe Latham & Watkins LLP20 Years Ranked
- Robert E Buckholz Jr Sullivan & Cromwell LLP19 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Craig F Arcella Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP12 Years Ranked
- David J Goldschmidt Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates21 Years Ranked
- Deanna Kirkpatrick Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Douglas S Horowitz Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP13 Years Ranked
- Ian Schuman Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
- Joshua Ford Bonnie Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP15 Years Ranked
- Joshua N Korff Kirkland & Ellis LLP15 Years Ranked
- Samir A Gandhi Sidley Austin LLP19 Years Ranked
- Stephen L Burns Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP20 Years Ranked
- William V Fogg Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP16 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Andrew B. Barkan Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP7 Years Ranked
- Andrew Fabens Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP13 Years Ranked
- Anna Pinedo Mayer Brown LLP18 Years Ranked
- Byron Rooney Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP6 Years Ranked
- Colin Diamond White & Case LLP10 Years Ranked
- Craig B Brod Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP18 Years Ranked
- Daniel J Bursky Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP18 Years Ranked
- Divakar Gupta Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Edward F Petrosky Sidley Austin LLP17 Years Ranked
- Eric W Blanchard Cooley LLP6 Years Ranked
- Frank Lopez Paul Hastings LLP14 Years Ranked
- Greg Rodgers Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
- Gregory Ezring Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP16 Years Ranked
- John A Tripodoro Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP16 Years Ranked
- John C Kennedy Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP17 Years Ranked
- John Meade Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jonathan A Schaffzin Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP20 Years Ranked
- Joseph H Kaufman Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
- Michael Benjamin Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Michael J Schiavone Sidley Austin LLP17 Years Ranked
- Michael Zeidel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates9 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Grabar Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP18 Years Ranked
- Paul D Tropp Ropes & Gray LLP16 Years Ranked
- Robert W Downes Sullivan & Cromwell LLP18 Years Ranked
- Rod Miller Milbank LLP17 Years Ranked
- Roxane F Reardon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
- Stelios G. Saffos Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Steven J Slutzky Debevoise & Plimpton LLP18 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Alexander Lynch Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP6 Years Ranked
- Catherine M Clarkin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- David Azarkh Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
- Derek Dostal Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Edward S Best Mayer Brown LLP18 Years Ranked
- Gregory Fernicola Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates16 Years Ranked
- Ilir Mujalovic Shearman & Sterling LLP6 Years Ranked
- Johnny G. Skumpija Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jonathan DeSantis Proskauer Rose LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kenneth Wallach Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP13 Years Ranked
- Matthew E Kaplan Debevoise & Plimpton LLP10 Years Ranked
- Merritt Johnson Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP5 Years Ranked
- Mitchell S Bloom Goodwin12 Years Ranked
- Nathan Ajiashvili Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Peter J Loughran Debevoise & Plimpton LLP17 Years Ranked
- Peter N Handrinos Latham & Watkins LLP17 Years Ranked
- Rachel Sheridan Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
- Richard Fenyes Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP7 Years Ranked
- Ryan Dzierniejko Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
- Senet S. Bischoff Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- William Miller Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Adam Fleisher Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brian K Rosenzweig Covington & Burling LLP7 Years Ranked
- Brian M. Janson Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP5 Years Ranked
- Corey Wright Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Erika Weinberg Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Faiza N Rahman Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
- Heather Emmel Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
- John C Ericson Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked
- John Cobb Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Michels White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kerry Burke Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
- Lesley C Peng Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
- Marcel Fausten Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Marisa D Stavenas Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
- Mark S. Hayek Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP3 Years Ranked
- Monica Thurmond Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP10 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Dorsey Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP3 Years Ranked
- Patrick Shannon Latham & Watkins LLP1 Years Ranked
- Paul Rodel Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Robert A Ryan Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Sophia Hudson Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
- Stuart Bressman White & Case LLP15 Years Ranked
- Yasin Keshvargar Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S David BeveridgeShearman & Sterling LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Senior Statespeople | 12 Years RankedDavid Beveridge is an established figure in capital markets, bringing experience that covers the full range of securities transactions, including acting as both issuer's and underwriter's counsel in significant debt issuances and IPOs.S James ClarkCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedJames Clark maintains a market-leading practice focused on the representation of investment banks in major debt and equity offerings, with a particular strength in the handling of high-yield debt mandates.S Phyllis G KorffMayer Brown LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedPhyllis Korff commands respect for her longstanding experience in the New York capital markets space. She offers clients the advantage of a broad skill set in debt and equity securities transactions.S Valerie Ford JacobFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedValerie Ford Jacob is cochair of the firm's global capital markets group and concentrates her well-regarded practice on debt and equity financings. She regularly counsels issuers and underwriters on high-value IPOs and investment-grade debt issuances.S William M HartnettCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedWilliam Hartnett is highly regarded for his seasoned expertise in advising issuing companies and investment banks on major bond and stock offerings.
Star Individuals
- Michael KaplanDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Star Individuals | 16 Years RankedMichael Kaplan stands out for his market-leading practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and managers in high-yield and investment-grade debt issuances, as well as equity offerings.
- Richard D TruesdellDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedRichard Truesdell wins broad acclaim as an industry-leading name for securities transactions. Hisstellar practice runs the full gamut of issuer and manager representation, advising on debt and equity offerings by companies in diverse industries.
Band 1
1 Andrew J PittsCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedAndrew Pitts is skilled at handling major debt and equity transactions in a wide range of sectors, including financial services, energy and technology.1 Arthur D RobinsonSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedArthur Robinson's transactional experience spans the full range of capital markets matters, with a practice emphasis on high-yield debt and IPOs.1 David LopezCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedDavid Lopez stands out for his high-quality representation of major companies and dealer-managers on complex bond and stock offerings and he is especially sought after for his expertise in liability management.1 Jeffrey D KarpfCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedJeffrey Karpf maintains an excellent reputation for his work on high-yield and investment-grade debt transactions, representing both investment banks and issuing companies. He balances his leading role in debt capital markets with an active equity practice.1 Marc D JaffeLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMarc Jaffe stands out for his talent in handling debt transactions on behalf of issuers and underwriters and he is also particularly adept at representing global clients in major IPOs.1 Robert E Buckholz JrSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedRobert Buckholz maintains a broad and highly regarded capital markets practice and is recommended for the most complex debt and equity financings, including IPOs.
Band 2
2 Craig F ArcellaCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedCraig Arcella stands out for his expertise in issuer and underwriter representation, frequently advising on high-value debt and equity offerings.2 David J GoldschmidtSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedDavid Goldschmidt's practice is informed by decades of experience handling a wide range of capital markets matters. His clients include both public and private companies in diverse sectors, as well as industry-leading investment banks.2 Deanna KirkpatrickDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedDeanna Kirkpatrick is a great choice of counsel for complex debt and equity transactions, boasting an excellent track record in traditional biotechnology IPOs as well as in taking SPACs public.2 Douglas S HorowitzGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedDouglas Horowitz is regularly sought after by clients for his assistance with complex debt and equity offerings, including IPOs. He is particularly recommended for his expert counsel on underwritten high-yield bond offerings.2 Ian SchumanLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedIan Schuman acts for issuers and underwriters in a wide range of transactions, with notable experience in debt matters, including high-yield debt offerings. He also maintains a busy equity practice and he is regularly chosen to counsel clients on IPOs.2 Joshua Ford BonnieSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedJoshua Ford Bonnie is a distinguished capital markets attorney, who regularly assists clients with high-profile IPOs, among other equity and debt financings.2 Joshua N KorffKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedJoshua Korff's accomplishments in the field garner him the respect of issuers and financial sponsors in diverse securities transactions.2 Samir A GandhiSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedSamir Gandhi's wide-ranging securities practice sees him advising both underwriters and issuers on the full range of equity offerings, including IPOs, as well as various debt transactions.2 Stephen L BurnsCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedStephen Burns is highly regarded for his extensive capital markets expertise. He regularly serves as both issuer's and underwriter's counsel on bond and stock offerings by corporations in the energy, financial services and healthcare sectors.2 William V FoggCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedWilliam Fogg attracts praise for the strength of his debt and equity-based capital markets practice. He regularly advises clients on IPOs and a wide range of underwritten investment-grade and high-yield bond transactions.
Band 3
3 Andrew B. BarkanFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAndrew Barkan is a highly accomplished practitioner, who provides clients with extensive expertise in capital markets matters. He advises issuers and underwriters on registered and private offerings of debt and equity.3 Andrew FabensGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedAndrew Fabens comes equipped with a diverse skill set in securities law matters, advising issuers and underwriters on a wide variety of debt and equity transactions.3 Anna PinedoMayer Brown LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedAnna Pinedo has developed a diverse capital markets practice, with experience acting for US and international clients on a range of debt and equity transactions.3 Byron RooneyDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedByron Rooney continues to impress clients with his talent at handling the full range of debt and equity securities offerings, including advising on novel transactional structures.3 Colin DiamondWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedColin Diamond stands out for his extensive representation of issuers and underwriters in complex equity transactions.3 Craig B BrodCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked"Craig is an excellent attorney for any large multinational corporate client. We value his experience, advice and assessment of critical and litigious situations."3 Daniel J BurskyFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedDaniel Bursky maintains a diverse securities practice, concentrated on the representation of underwriters and issuers in a broad array of debt and equity transactions.3 Divakar GuptaCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDivakar Gupta is a noted expert in the handling of equity transactions, offering particular experience in the biopharmaceutical sector.3 Edward F PetroskySidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedClients seek out Edward Petrosky for his extensive expertise in securities offerings, and he frequently acts on the full range of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.3 Eric W BlanchardCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedEric Blanchard is commended for his deep capital markets expertise, with experience advising issuing companies and underwriters on investment-grade debt and equity offerings in the life sciences industry.3 Frank LopezPaul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedFrank Lopez concentrates his practice on securities transactions, working with issuing companies and investment banks on the full range of debt and equity financings.3 Greg RodgersLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedGreg Rodgers displays strengths across a broad range of debt and equity offerings, gaining market attention for his specialist knowledge of direct listings and convertible debt.3 Gregory EzringPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedGregory Ezring's practice encompasses capital markets transactions of all kinds, including registered offerings of debt, equity offerings and private investments by companies. He is particularly specialized at conducting leveraged finance transactions on behalf of private equity funds and alternative asset managers.3 John A TripodoroCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedJohn Tripodoro offers clients comprehensive expertise in debt transactions, from high-yield to investment grade, as well as complex equity offerings.3 John C KennedyPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedJohn Kennedy enjoys a fine reputation in the New York market for his work handling a wide array of securities transactions.3 John MeadeDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJohn Meade maintains a broad capital markets practice, dedicated to the representation of both issuer and manager-side clients in IPOs, and other equity offerings, as well as debt issuances.3 Jonathan A SchaffzinCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedJonathan Schaffzin is highly experienced in the healthcare, technology, and telecommunications sectors. His sector expertise makes him a popular choice for clients seeking advice on a broad range of transactions, with notable experience spanning high-yield and investment grade debt.3 Joseph H KaufmanSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedJoseph Kaufman is recommended for his work advising healthcare companies, REITs and underwriters on significant debt and equity offerings. He is regularly sought after by clients for guidance on major IPOs.3 Michael BenjaminLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMichael Benjamin has a great reputation for his work on capital markets transactions, representing companies and investment banks in varied debt and equity offerings.3 Michael J SchiavoneSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedMichael Schiavone counsels clients across the capital markets space, representing both underwriters and issuers on the full spectrum of securities offerings.3 Michael ZeidelSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMichael Zeidel frequently assists sponsors, issuers and underwriters in varied capital markets transactions. His expertise encompasses all kinds of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs and secondary offerings.3 Nicolas GrabarCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedNicolas Grabar is distinguished by his specialized expertise in cross-border transactions, often advising Brazilian and Mexican clients on significant debt and equity offerings.3 Paul D TroppRopes & Gray LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedPaul Tropp is noted for his broad expertise in debt securities offerings, with an especially strong underwriter's practice. He is also highly regarded for his equity practice, with notable expertise in advising SPACs.3 Robert W DownesSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedCo-head of the firm's capital markets practice Robert Downes is highly skilled at transactions relating to high-yield and investment-grade debt, as well as equity offerings.3 Rod MillerMilbank LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedRod Miller dedicates his practice to a broad range of securities law matters, advising both issuers and underwriters on debt and equity-related transactions.3 Roxane F ReardonSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedRoxane Reardon is a highly accomplished practitioner whose clients seek her advice on all aspects of debt and equity transactions.3 Stelios G. SaffosLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedStelios Saffos has established his market standing as a force in the New York capital markets space, displaying strengths in IPOs and high-yield debt, as part of a wide transactional skill set.3 Steven J SlutzkyDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedSteven Slutzky is noted for his work representing issuers and underwriters in debt and equity offerings, including IPOs. He is particularly experienced in transactions relating to private equity firms and insurance companies.
Band 4
4 Alexander LynchWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedAlexander Lynch regularly acts for public and private companies in diverse sectors, including energy, healthcare, and technology. His impressive equity practice sees him advise on a range of matters, from traditional IPOs to SPACs.4 Catherine M ClarkinSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCo-head of the practice Catherine Clarkin is a skilled attorney with an excellent reputation for her transactional capabilities in capital markets.4 David AzarkhSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDavid Azarkh is in demand for his knowledge of equity capital markets and he is also recognized for his ability to assist with debt transactions.4 Derek DostalDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDerek Dostal comes recommended for his comprehensive debt practice. He has also established himself as a key figure in equity capital markets, with a particular expertise in SPACs.4 Edward S BestMayer Brown LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedEdward Best 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.4 Gregory FernicolaSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedClients turn to Gregory Fernicola for his experience across the debt and equity markets. His work spans a mixture of issuer and underwriter-side representation and often sees him advising on IPOs and follow-on equity offerings.4 Ilir MujalovicShearman & Sterling LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked"He is a fantastic attorney. He is very commercial while still ensuring his client’s legal interests are protected and focusing on the detail."4 Johnny G. SkumpijaSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked"He is a great negotiator and advocate for our company. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides excellent advice in handling complex capital and debt transactions."4 Jonathan DeSantisProskauer Rose LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJonathan DeSantis is respected for his extensive work in the technology, healthcare and financial services industries, where he assists clients with varied capital markets transactions, most notably high-yield and investment-grade debt mandates.4 Kenneth WallachSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedKenneth Wallach has a wealth of experience handling major capital markets transactions on behalf of underwriters, issuers and private equity sponsors.4 Matthew E KaplanDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedMatthew Kaplan has a broad securities practice, regularly utilized by issuers and underwriters on complex offerings of equity and debt, including high-yield and investment-grade issuances.4 Merritt JohnsonWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedMerritt Johnson tackles a wide range of capital markets issues, with strength in both debt and equity offerings.4 Mitchell S BloomGoodwin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedMitchell Bloom focuses his capital markets practice on the life sciences sector and he possesses a particular aptitude for IPOs.4 Nathan AjiashviliLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedNathan Ajiashvili comes particularly recommended for debt and equity transactions in the biotech and healthcare sectors.4 Peter J LoughranDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedPeter Loughran focuses his practice on debt and equity securities offerings. He frequently advises both US and non-US issuers and underwriters on transactions in diverse sectors.4 Peter N HandrinosLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedPeter Handrinos draws widespread praise for his extensive experience advising on IPOs and other high-value capital markets transactions. He counts global financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies among his clients.4 Rachel SheridanKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedRachel Sheridan helps banks, issuing companies and private equity sponsors navigate all aspects of debt and equity capital markets, including IPOs.4 Richard FenyesSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedRichard Fenyes offers considerable strengths in high-yield debt transactions, often representing companies in the healthcare industry. He also routinely assists clients with public and private offerings of investment grade debt and equity.4 Ryan DzierniejkoSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRyan Dzierniejko is especially highlighted for his command of the debt market, including investment grade and high-yield debt, and he is also able to advise on equity transactions, including supporting clients through IPOs.4 Senet S. BischoffLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedSenet Bischoff has a broad capital markets practice, acting for issuers, underwriters, and private equity sponsors on diverse securities transactions.4 William MillerCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedWilliam Miller advises clients on a range of debt matters, including high-yield and investment grade bonds. He is also well versed in equity mandates.
Band 5
5 Adam FleisherCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked"Adam has the winning combination of experience and sophistication on the one hand, and very high customer service on the other hand."5 Brian K RosenzweigCovington & Burling LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedChair of the practice Brian Rosenzweig enjoys a great reputation for his comprehensive capital markets practice, centered around the representation of life sciences and technology companies and investment banks in varied securities transactions.5 Brian M. JansonPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedBrian Janson's broad securities practice sees him acting for issuers, underwriters, and private equity sponsors on a range of debt and equity offerings.5 Corey WrightLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedCorey Wright is frequently called upon to advise on underwritten debt offerings, with experience spanning high-yield and investment grade offerings.5 Erika WeinbergLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedErika Weinberg is a respected capital markets attorney with a comprehensive securities practice.5 Faiza N RahmanRopes & Gray LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedFaiza Rahman adroitly supports issuer and underwriter clients in the full range of debt and equity capital markets.5 Heather EmmelWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedHeather Emmel has a flourishing capital markets practice across debt and equity. She draws particular praise for her expertise on matters involving SPACs.5 John C EricsonSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJohn Ericson brings in-depth experience of corporate finance transactions and high-yield debt offerings.5 John CobbPaul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedJohn Cobb is cochair of the global finance practice. Based in the New York office, he regularly acts for both issuers and underwriters on sophisticated high-yield and investment grade debt offerings.5 Jonathan MichelsWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJonathan Michels is active in both debt and equity capital markets, regularly representing managers and issuers in transactions.5 Kerry BurkeCovington & Burling LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedKerry Burke sits as vice chair of the corporate practice and regularly counsels issuers on bond and stock offerings.5 Laura Kaufmann BelkhayatSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedLaura Kaufmann Belkhayat is a skilled capital markets lawyer with expertise representing clients in IPOs.5 Lesley C PengSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedLesley Peng regularly leads issuers and underwriters through capital markets transactions, with a notable high-yield and investment-grade debt practice.5 Marcel FaustenDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedMarcel Fausten is developing an impressive reputation among companies and leading investment banks as a capital markets adviser of choice for debt and equity transactions.5 Marisa D StavenasSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedMarisa Stavenas is commended for her debt and equity practice, with experience across a range of products, including recent work advising clients on complex novel structures such as green bond offerings.5 Mark S. HayekFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedMark Hayek is often called upon to support leading investors and high-profile public companies on their debt and equity transactions.5 Monica ThurmondPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedMonica Thurmond has extensive experience advising issuers, underwriters and financial sponsors in a wide range of debt and equity transactions.5 Nicholas DorseyCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedNicholas Dorsey frequently counsels high-profile issuers and underwriters on capital markets transactions. Clients turn to him for his expertise on both stock and bond offerings.5 Patrick ShannonLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedPatrick Shannon leads a variety of capital market transactions for a strong portfolio of private and public clients from Latham's Washington, DC office. His experience includes advising clients on IPOs and equity and debt offerings.5 Paul RodelDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPaul Rodel offers expertise in debt and equity transactions, with recent experience in the healthcare, insurance and aviation sectors.5 Robert A RyanSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedRobert Ryan is establishing his name in the capital markets industry, assisting a portfolio of high-profile national and international clients on their debt and equity offerings.5 Sophia HudsonKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSophia Hudson focuses her practice on capital market transactions, boasting expertise in cross-border deals.5 Stuart BressmanWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 15 Years RankedStuart Bressman is an experienced securities lawyer, who is respected for his work advising on debt and equity offerings in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.5 Yasin KeshvargarDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedYasin Keshvargar gains recognition from issuers and underwriters for his ability to assist with a wide range of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.
Up and Coming
U Alison HaggertyLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedAlison Haggerty is a rising star in equity capital markets, regularly advising issuers and underwriters on IPOs.U Benjamin J CohenLatham & Watkins | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedBenjamin Cohen advises on both debt and equity transactions, including complex IPOs and direct listings.U Michael E. MarianiCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked"He excels at balancing the technical and the practical concerns faced by capital markets legal and banking teams."