Ranking tables
USA USA - Nationwide Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP- Charlie Kim Cooley LLP
- Eric Jensen Cooley LLP
Gregg A Noel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates- Rezwan Pavri Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Richard A Kline Latham & Watkins LLP
Sarah K Solum Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
William B Brentani Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Band 2
Allison Spinner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Dan Webb Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP- David Peinsipp Cooley LLP
- Gordon K Davidson Fenwick
James Evans Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Jeff Saper Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati- Jeffrey R Vetter Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
John L Savva Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Michael Occhiolini Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Sarah P. Payne Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Shayne Kennedy Latham & Watkins LLP
Steven B Stokdyk Latham & Watkins LLP
Stewart L McDowell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP- Tad Freese Latham & Watkins LLP
Tony Jeffries Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Band 3
Alison S Ressler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP- Amanda Rose Fenwick
Bill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Bradley Weber Goodwin
Brett Cooper Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Cheston Larson Latham & Watkins LLP
Emily Roberts Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Erik Franks Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati- Gian-Michele a Marca Cooley LLP
Heidi Mayon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP- John-Paul Motley Cooley LLP
- Jon Avina Cooley LLP
Michelle Gasaway Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Monica J Shilling Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Patrick S Brown Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Pippa Bond Kirkland & Ellis LLP- Robert A Freedman Fenwick
Ryan A Murr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP
Thomas J. Ivey Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
S Larry W Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Senior Statespeople |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.
S Steven BochnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Senior Statespeople |Steven Bochner has immense experience advising industry-leading companies and investment banks on the full panoply of capital markets matters.
Eminent Practitioners
E Katharine A MartinWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Eminent Practitioners |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.
Band 1
1 Alan Denenberg
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Charlie Kim
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 1 |Charlie Kim is best known for his expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors, where he frequently advises underwriters and issuers on IPOs and debt offerings.1 Eric JensenCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 1 |Eric Jensen is a recommended choice of counsel for issuers and underwriters on a broad range of capital markets transactions, from IPOs to debt mandates.1 Gregg A Noel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Rezwan PavriWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Richard A Kline
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 1 |Richard Kline's capital markets practice covers both issuer and underwriter-side transactions, displaying particular strengths in handling IPOs by technology companies.1 Sarah K Solum
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 1 |Sarah Solum has longstanding experience advising underwriters on stock offerings and notes issuances, including advising on convertible debt transactions.1 William B Brentani
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 Allison SpinnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |Allison Spinner displays strength in both issuer and underwriter representation on the full range of debt and equity offerings.2 Dan WebbSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |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.2 David PeinsippCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |David Peinsipp is held in high esteem for his standout experience handling high-value IPOs and major debt offerings on behalf of technology and life sciences companies.2 Gordon K Davidson
Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |Gordon Davidson focuses his practice on acting for companies in the life sciences and technology industries, primarily handling IPOs and other equity offerings.2 James Evans
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |James Evans is particularly skilled at handling dept and equity transactions, with key experience including advising technology companies on their IPOs.2 Jeff SaperWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |Jeff Saper maintains a distinguished practice focused on securities transactions by technology and emerging growth companies. His expertise encompasses both issuer and underwriter representation.2 Jeffrey R Vetter
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |Jeffrey Vetter has established a broad practice involving the representation of both underwriters and issuers in a wide array of capital markets transactions.2 John L Savva
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |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 financial services.2 Michael OcchioliniWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |Among Michael Occhiolini's noteworthy client base, he boasts widely recognized technology companies, who regularly turn to him for advice on a broad range of debt and equity transactions.2 Sarah P. PayneSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Shayne KennedyLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Steven B StokdykLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Stewart L McDowell
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |Stewart McDowell's capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.2 Tad FreeseLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |Tad Freese is especially active in the technology market, advising banks and companies on their debt and equity transactions.2 Tony JeffriesWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 2 |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.
Band 3
3 Alison S ResslerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |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.3 Amanda RoseFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Amanda Rose is noted for her experience handling securities transactions by major technology and life sciences companies. She is often sought after for assistance with complex debt financings and equity offerings.3 Bill HughesOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Bill Hughes advises on an array of debt and equity offerings. His client base includes both public and private companies.3 Bradley Weber
Goodwin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Bradley Weber demonstrates strength in capital markets laws and frequently represents companies and investment banks in complex securities transactions.3 Brett CooperOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Brett Cooper is noted for his experience in securities law. His expertise covers equity financing, debt offerings and SPAC transactions.3 Cheston LarsonLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |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.3 Emily RobertsDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |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.3 Erik FranksWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |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.3 Gian-Michele a MarcaCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Gian-Michele a Marca attracts widespread praise for his debt capital markets practice, with notable expertise in convertible debt transactions.3 Heidi MayonSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy.3 John-Paul MotleyCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |John-Paul Motley is praised for his securities law practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on a comprehensive range of debt and equity transactions.3 Jon AvinaCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Jon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies, and their underwriters, for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions.3 Michelle GasawaySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |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.3 Monica J Shilling
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Monica Shilling is noted for her expertise in capital markets law. Her experience includes handling major IPOs, follow-on offerings, and investment-grade debt transactions.3 Patrick S BrownSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Patrick Brown regularly acts for major investment banks and corporations in a wide variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare and real estate.3 Pippa BondKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Pippa Bond is highly commended for her work advising issuers and underwriters on the full range of debt and equity securities offerings.3 Robert A FreedmanFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Robert Freedman is recognized for handling a comprehensive range of securities transactions, including equity-based deals, such as IPOs and follow-on offerings, and extensive debt offerings.3 Ryan A MurrGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |"Ryan is a phenomenal lawyer. He is incredibly smart and he always provides valuable input on legal questions as well as business and strategic advice."3 Sharon R Flanagan
Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |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.3 Thomas J. IveySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 3 |Thomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on diverse capital markets matters.
Band 4
4 Andrew WilliamsonCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 4 |Andrew Williamson advises industry-leading clients on major debt and equity transactions, and he has particular expertise in IPOs and follow-ons.4 Calise ChengCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 4 |Calise Cheng in the Palo Alto office is adept on matters across the spectrum of debt and equity, with a particular expertise in advising issuers on equity offerings.
4 Jeffrey T. Hartlin
Paul Hastings | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 4 |Jeffrey Hartlin has notable experience advising clients in the biopharmaceutical industry on IPOs and debt offerings, among other issues.4 Jonie KondrackiCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 4 |Jonie Kondracki is often called upon by clients in the life sciences and technology markets for her advice on debt and equity transactions.4 Kristin VanderPasCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 4 |Kristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.
4 Lewis KneibLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 4 |Cochair of the LA 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.
4 Peter LambOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 4 |Peter Lamb is commended for his representation of life sciences companies and private equity sponsors in major stock offerings and IPOs.4 Sarah AxtellLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Band 4 |Sarah Axtell handles the full range of capital markets transactions, with clients including companies in the technology market and major investment banks.
Up and Coming
U Denny WonCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Up and Coming |Denny Won is an up-and-coming partner in Cooley's San Francisco office. He regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.U Julia ForbessFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Up and Coming |Julia Forbess demonstrates a strong record advising issuer clients with a range of debt and equity offerings, with a particular aptitude on IPOs and matters pertaining to convertible debt.U Lisa StimmellWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Up and Coming |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.U Ran Ben-TzurFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Up and Coming |Ran Ben-Tzur is recognized for his strong record advising clients, particularly in California's tech space, on initial public offerings and other equity and debt transactions.U Siana LowreyCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2023 | Up and Coming |Siana Lowrey has a burgeoning practice in the market, especially among organizations in the tech and consumer goods space. She demonstrates significant strength in assisting on high-value IPOs.