Capital Markets: Debt & Equity | USA

Latham & Watkins is a leader in the Texas market, offering extensive knowledge of the energy sector, including notable experience in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. Skilled across all capital markets transactions, with particular strengths in high-yield debt, private placements and IPOs. Boasts a clientele of national and international investment banks and companies, including MLPs.

Vinson & Elkins remains a top-tier practice, offering expertise in a wide variety of capital markets deals. From its headquarters in Houston, the firm is particularly strong in handling MLP IPOs and fields a deep bench of highly experienced practitioners with a range of specialties in both debt and equity offerings. The attorneys provide clients with ancillary expertise in areas such as tax, regulatory and energy law and are active in the technology, aviation and real estate industries, and capable across the energy space.

Baker Botts is an experienced Houston-based team with the ability to handle a variety of capital markets transactions for leading energy clients, with additional capabilities in the shipping and chemicals sectors. Particularly recognized for its representation of underwriter and issuer clients, including MLPs.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a strong team known for its representation of companies and private equity firms in capital markets transactions. Frequently acts on securities offerings for clients in the energy space, assisting issuers and underwriters on high-value debt and equity deals.

Kirkland & Ellis is a burgeoning force in the Houston market with a focus on capital markets work in the energy sphere. Active on behalf of private equity firms, underwriters and sponsored companies in a variety of transactions, including IPOs and direct investments. Expertise in bankruptcy makes it a strong choice for clients seeking capital markets advice relating to financial distress.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld is a global firm handling a broad range of debt and equity matters, including IPOs and secondary offerings, commercial paper transactions and debt restructurings. Acts for major companies, funds, issuers and underwriters and has particular expertise in transactions involving MLPs. Regularly represents a range of clients in the energy sector, including upstream exploration.

Hunton Andrews Kurth is home to a highly experienced team that provides expert advice across the whole gamut of securities offerings, notably those involving MLPs. Offers global capabilities and the bench strength to handle significant, high-value capital markets transactions. Maintains an active venture capital focus.

Sidley Austin is a respected firm that garners praise for its pairing of deep private equity expertise with broad transactional experience in capital markets. Experienced in the representation of issuers and underwriters in the full range of debt and equity securities offerings. Particularly seasoned in handling major transactions in the energy industry.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is a well respected capital markets practice active in the representation of issuers and underwriters. Drawing on strength in other offices across the country, it is a popular choice for clients seeking advice on high-yield offerings. Maintains an impressive roster of clients in the energy sector.

Bracewell represents a range of clients in the energy and financial services sectors, including Fortune 500 companies and other prominent institutions. Remains particularly well known for advising on transactions involving energy sector companies. Experienced in a variety of transactions and securities offerings, with strength in stock exchange disclosure and compliance matters. Knowledgeable on both debt and equity offerings.

White & Case is a sought-after Houston outfit, highlighted for its broad debt and equity expertise. Able to act for both issuers and underwriters, with complimentary knowledge of SPAC transactions. Vast global network makes it a premier choice for complex cross-border deals.