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The Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Jeff Saper
    Jeff Saper Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati22 Years Ranked
  2. Larry W Sonsini
    Larry W Sonsini Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati25 Years Ranked
  3. Steven Bochner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati7 Years Ranked
  4. Gordon K DavidsonFenwick
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Katharine A Martin
    Katharine A Martin Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
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Band 1

  1. Alan Denenberg
    Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP15 Years Ranked
  2. Gregg A Noel
    Gregg A Noel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates15 Years Ranked
  3. Rezwan Pavri Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
  4. Richard A Kline Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
  5. Sarah K Solum
    Sarah K Solum Freshfields US LLP6 Years Ranked
  6. William B Brentani
    William B Brentani Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
  7. Charlie KimCooley LLP
  8. David PeinsippCooley LLP
  9. Eric JensenCooley LLP
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Band 2

  1. Allison Spinner
    Allison Spinner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati5 Years Ranked
  2. Dan Webb
    Dan Webb Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP5 Years Ranked
  3. James Evans Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP4 Years Ranked
  4. John L Savva Sullivan & Cromwell LLP6 Years Ranked
  5. Sarah P. Payne Sullivan & Cromwell LLP6 Years Ranked
  6. Shayne Kennedy Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
  7. Steven B Stokdyk Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
  8. Stewart L McDowell
    Stewart L McDowell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
  9. Tad Freese Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
  10. Tony Jeffries
    Tony Jeffries Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
  11. Jeffrey R VetterGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
  12. Jon AvinaCooley LLP
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Band 3

  1. Alison S Ressler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP14 Years Ranked
  2. Bill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP3 Years Ranked
  3. Bradley Weber
    Bradley Weber Goodwin5 Years Ranked
  4. Brett Cooper Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP3 Years Ranked
  5. Cheston Larson Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
  6. Emily Roberts
    Emily Roberts Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked
  7. Erik Franks
    Erik Franks Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati5 Years Ranked
  8. Heidi Mayon
    Heidi Mayon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
  9. Michelle Gasaway
    Michelle Gasaway Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
  10. Patrick S Brown Sullivan & Cromwell LLP6 Years Ranked
  11. Ryan A Murr
    Ryan A Murr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
  12. Sharon R Flanagan
    Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP6 Years Ranked
  13. Thomas J. Ivey
    Thomas J. Ivey Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked
  14. Gian-Michele a MarcaCooley LLP
  15. John-Paul MotleyCooley LLP
  16. Monica J ShillingKirkland & Ellis LLP
  17. Pippa BondKirkland & Ellis LLP
  18. Robert A FreedmanFenwick
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Band 4

  1. Calise Cheng
    Calise Cheng Freshfields US LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. Jeffrey T. Hartlin Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
  3. Lewis Kneib Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
  4. Sarah Axtell Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
  5. Amanda RoseFenwick
  6. Denny WonCooley LLP
  7. Jonie KondrackiCooley LLP
  8. Kristin VanderPasCooley LLP
  9. Ran Ben-TzurFenwick
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Up and Coming

  1. Lisa Stimmell Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati2 Years Ranked
  2. Julia ForbessFenwick
  3. Milson YuCooley LLP

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Jeff Saper
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    Jeff Saper
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    Jeff Saper maintains a distinguished practice focused on securities transactions by technology and emerging growth companies. His expertise encompasses both issuer and underwriter representation.
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  2. Larry W Sonsini
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    Larry W Sonsini
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 25 Years Ranked
    Larry Sonsini's extensive knowledge of securities law makes him an asset to clients on the most complex capital markets transactions. He maintains a leading reputation for his seasoned counsel on debt offerings, as well as IPOs and other equity transactions.
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    Steven Bochner
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 7 Years Ranked
    Steven Bochner has immense experience advising industry-leading companies and investment banks on the full panoply of capital markets matters.
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  4. Gordon K Davidson
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Katharine A Martin
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    Katharine A Martin
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 6 Years Ranked
    Chair of the firm's board of directors, Katharine Martin stands out for her ability to handle a range of complex capital markets transactions. She is especially gifted at handling significant equity offerings, including IPOs and private investments, on behalf of issuers, sponsors and investment banks.
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Band 1

  1. Alan Denenberg
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    Alan Denenberg
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Alan Denenberg impresses with his experience handling significant IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as high profile debt transactions, ranging from high-yield bonds to convertible debt.
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  2. Gregg A Noel
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    Gregg A Noel
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Gregg Noel provides market-leading counsel on the thorniest capital markets transactions. His practice sees him representing global issuers and underwriters in traditional IPOs, and he has established himself as one of the foremost experts on SPACs.
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    Rezwan Pavri
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Rezwan Pavri has a wealth of experience assisting clients with a comprehensive range of capital markets matters. He dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to handling major IPOs in varied industries.
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  4. 1
    Richard A Kline
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Richard Kline's capital markets practice covers both issuer and underwriter-side transactions, displaying particular strengths in handling IPOs by technology companies.
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  5. Sarah K Solum
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    Sarah K Solum
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Sarah Solum of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has market-leading experience advising underwriters and companies on stock offerings and notes issuances, including advising on convertible debt transactions.
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  6. William B Brentani
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    William B Brentani
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Distinguished attorney William Brentani represents issuers, underwriters and private equity sponsors in a wide variety of debt and equity transactions. He is highly sought after for his expert counsel on transactions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology and retail.
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  7. Charlie Kim
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1
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  8. David Peinsipp
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1
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  9. Eric Jensen
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Allison Spinner
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    Allison Spinner
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Allison Spinner displays strength in both issuer and underwriter representation on the full range of debt and equity offerings.
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  2. Dan Webb
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    Dan Webb
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Dan Webb provides counsel to industry-leading clients on a wide range of capital markets matters. His transactional skill set encompasses public and private offerings of debt and equity, including IPOs.
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  3. 2
    James Evans
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    James Evans of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is particularly skilled at handling debt and equity transactions, with significant experience including advising technology companies on their IPOs.
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  4. 2
    John L Savva
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    John Savva is recommended for his expert counsel on public and private offerings of debt and equity. He is experienced in a broad array of sectors, including technology, healthcare and life sciences.
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  5. 2
    Sarah P. Payne
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Sarah Payne is recognized for her extensive capabilities on wide-ranging capital markets matters. She is particularly skilled at advising on IPOs and secondary offerings.
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    Shayne Kennedy
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shayne Kennedy impresses clients with his ability to handle complex debt and equity securities offerings. He is particularly experienced at advising on IPOs in the life sciences and technology industries.
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  7. 2
    Steven B Stokdyk
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Steven Stokdyk is a distinguished figure in the California legal market. He focuses his practice on the representation of issuers and underwriters in transactional securities matters, such as IPOs and debt offerings.
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  8. Stewart L McDowell
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    Stewart L McDowell
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Stewart McDowell's capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.
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  9. 2
    Tad Freese
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Tad Freese is especially active in the technology market, advising banks and companies on their debt and equity transactions.
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  10. Tony Jeffries
    2
    Tony Jeffries
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Tony Jeffries is highly regarded for his advice on capital markets transactions. He is best known for his representation of technology companies, and their underwriters, on diverse securities offerings.
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  11. Jeffrey R Vetter
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2
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  12. Jon Avina
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

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    Alison S Ressler
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Alison Ressler centers her practice on capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on debt and equity-based securities offerings. Her expertise in securities law is complemented by a wider M&A and private equity-based skill set.
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  2. 3
    Bill Hughes
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Bill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advises on an array of debt and equity offerings. His client base includes both public and private companies.
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  3. Bradley Weber
    3
    Bradley Weber
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Bradley Weber demonstrates strength in capital markets matters and frequently represents companies and investment banks in complex securities transactions.
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  4. 3
    Brett Cooper
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Brett Cooper of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is noted for his experience in securities law. His expertise covers equity financing, debt offerings and SPAC transactions.
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  5. 3
    Cheston Larson
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Cheston Larson maintains a robust practice, which sees him advising issuing companies, and their underwriters, on diverse capital markets transactions. He is notably adept at providing counsel to organizations in the pharmaceutical sector.
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  6. Emily Roberts
    3
    Emily Roberts
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Emily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household name issuers and high profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.
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  7. Erik Franks
    3
    Erik Franks
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Erik Franks has an impressive practice that sees him advise some of the best-known technology companies and investment banks on major offerings of debt and equity, including convertible debt.
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  8. Heidi Mayon
    3
    Heidi Mayon
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy.
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  9. Michelle Gasaway
    3
    Michelle Gasaway
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Michelle Gasaway has a comprehensive debt and equity practice, with notable capabilities in guiding clients through their IPOs, including advising special purpose acquisition companies on going public.
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  10. 3
    Patrick S Brown
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Patrick Brown regularly acts for major investment banks and corporations in a wide variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare and real estate.
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  11. Ryan A Murr
    3
    Ryan A Murr
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Ryan Murr is able to advise on a variety of securities offerings and business transactions, with a focus on the life sciences and technology sectors.
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  12. Sharon R Flanagan
    3
    Sharon R Flanagan
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Sharon Flanagan focuses her practice on securities offerings in the technology and life sciences industries. She frequently represents issuers and underwriters in IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as various debt issuances.
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  13. Thomas J. Ivey
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    Thomas J. Ivey
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Thomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on a diverse array of capital markets matters.
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  14. Gian-Michele a Marca
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3
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  15. John-Paul Motley
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3
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  16. Monica J Shilling
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3
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  17. Pippa Bond
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3
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  18. Robert A Freedman
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Calise Cheng
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    Calise Cheng
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Calise Cheng is adept on matters across the spectrum of debt and equity, with a particular expertise in advising issuers on equity offerings.

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  2. 4
    Jeffrey T. Hartlin
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey Hartlin has notable experience advising clients in the biopharmaceutical industry on IPOs and debt offerings, among other issues.
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  3. 4
    Lewis Kneib
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Cochair of the LA and Century City corporate department, Lewis Kneib has considerable strength in the capital markets space. He is adept at handling transactions in the hospitality and real estate sectors.
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  4. 4
    Sarah Axtell
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sarah Axtell handles the full range of capital markets transactions, with clients including companies in the technology market and major investment banks.
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  5. Amanda Rose
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4
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  6. Denny Won
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4
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  7. Jonie Kondracki
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4
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  8. Kristin VanderPas
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4
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  9. Ran Ben-Tzur
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

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    Lisa Stimmell
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Lisa Stimmell is an up-and-coming partner in Wilson Sonsini's Palo Alto office. She has broad experience in debt and equity matters, with a strong record advising on public offerings, both on the issuer and underwriter side.
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  2. Julia Forbess
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Up and Coming
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  3. Milson Yu
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2025 | Up and Coming
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