Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Australia
France
- Linda A Hesse Jones Day19 Years Ranked
- Luis Roth Linklaters13 Years Ranked
- Andrew BernsteinCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- John BrinitzerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Germany
Netherlands
- Peter VoorheesSimmons & Simmons LLP
UK
- Jason Manketo Linklaters16 Years Ranked
- Andrew WeilerO'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Sebastian R SperberCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Australia
- Bruce DaileySidley Austin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 6 Years RankedBruce Dailey is recognised as an established lawyer for US capital markets law who frequently acts for Australian clients on debt private placement matters.
- Mark LeemenA&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 11 Years RankedMark Leemen is highly regarded for the provision of US law expertise from his Sydney base, frequently advising clients in relation to major capital raisings.
- Mimma BarilaSidley Austin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 9 Years RankedMimma Barila heads the department at Sidley Austin and is recognised for her expertise in relation to US law capital markets, often advising clients on Rule 144A transactions, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings and equity placements.
- Waldo D Jones JrSullivan & Cromwell | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 13 Years RankedWaldo Jones is highly regarded for his US law expertise, frequently assisting clients with Rule 144A offerings and placements, amongst other capital market transactions.
- Andrew ReillyRimon, P.C. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight
Finland
- Juha KoponenBorenius | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 13 Years RankedJuha Koponen regularly handles large IPOs, high-yield and green bonds and notes issuances. Koponen is dual-qualified in Finland and USA, which makes him a great choice for cross-border cases.
- Mikko HulkkoWhite & Case | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 13 Years RankedMikko Hulkko is a market-leading practitioner who advises on a broad array of complex capital market mandates ranging from green bonds and rights offerings to IPOs and dual listings. Clients also benefit from his prowess in establishing large EMTN programmes, as well as being dual-qualified in Finland and the USA.
France
- Linda A HesseJones Day | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 19 Years RankedLinda Hesse is adept at advising on IPOs and capital increases. She is active across the healthcare and technology sectors. She is qualified at the Paris and New York Bars.
- Luis RothLinklaters | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 13 Years RankedQualified in France and the UK, Luis Roth boasts expertise in both the ECM and DCM spheres and advises clients on IPOs, rights offerings and bond issuances.
- Andrew BernsteinCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight
- John BrinitzerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight
Germany
- George HacketClifford Chance | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 15 Years RankedUS-qualified practitioner George Hacket is appreciated for his work on ECM mandates. He regularly advises on notable IPOs, capital increases and subscription rights as well as uplistings. He additionally assists with green bonds as well as US Rule 144A offerings, drawing on his expertise from heading the firm's US desk in Germany.
- Gernot WagnerWhite & Case | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 14 Years RankedAs a US-qualified practitioner, Gernot Wagner is well positioned to advise international corporates and bank consortiums on high-yield bonds, with a focus on senior unsecured and secured bonds and Rule 144A issues. He is also experienced in ECM matters, assisting with capital increases and IPO preparations.
- Krystian CzernieckiSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 14 Years RankedUS-qualified practitioner Krystian Czerniecki provides excellent advice to corporate clients on complex IPOs and capital increases, including private placements via ABO. He also assists with SEC-registered share sales, and clients benefit from his experience in US law-governed debt work, which includes fixed-rate notes under US Rule 144A.
- Marc PlepelitsA&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 14 Years RankedMarc Plepelits is appreciated by clients for his knowledge of both the DCM and ECM markets. His expertise includes floating-rate secured bonds and dollar-guaranteed global notes issuances. Clients further benefit from his expertise in IPOs, capital increases and share placements as well as convertible bonds.
Israel
- Ron Ben-MenachemHerzog Fox & Neeman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 3 Years RankedRon Ben-Menachem in Tel Aviv has expertise in the capital markets space. He demonstrates his ability to handle a wide spectrum of matters, including complex cross-border offerings.
Italy
- Michael ImmordinoWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 17 Years RankedDual-qualified in Italy and the USA, Michael Immordino receives praise from the market for his presence on IPOs for large, international clients.
Netherlands
- Peter VoorheesSimmons & Simmons LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight
Spain
- Michael J WillischDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 17 Years RankedMadrid-based practitioner Michael Willisch remains a trusted adviser due to his longstanding experience in the capital markets arena in Spain. He regularly assists with a broad range of mandates including private placements, share placements and share-swap transactions. As a US-qualified lawyer Michael Willisch is a particularly good choice for clients seeking comprehensive cross-border assistance.
UK
- Jason ManketoLinklaters | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 16 Years RankedJason Manketo is a renowned ECM expert who is sought out for his US securities expertise. He has a strong reputation for advising both corporate clients and underwriters on IPOs and follow-on offerings. In addition to his client-facing work, Manketo is also co-head of Linklaters' equities practice.
- Andrew WeilerO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight
- Sebastian R SperberCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight