Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States | USA

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.

Jeff Saper maintains a distinguished practice focused on securities transactions by technology and emerging growth companies. His expertise encompasses both issuer and underwriter representation.

Larry Sonsini's extensive knowledge of securities law makes him an asset to clients in 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.

Steven Bochner has immense experience advising industry-leading companies and investment banks on the full panoply of capital markets matters.

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.

Charlie Kim is co-chair of Cooley’s global capital markets practice group. He 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.

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.

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.

As the head of Skadden’s West Coast capital markets practice, 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.

Rezwan Pavri is head of the firm’s capital markets practice, and 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.

Richard Kline is the chair of Latham’s technology industry group and Bay Area corporate department. His capital markets practice covers both issuer and underwriter-side transactions, displaying particular strengths in handling IPOs by technology companies.

Sarah Solum is US managing partner and the global co-head of capital markets. She has market-leading experience advising underwriters and companies on stock offerings and note issuances, including advising on convertible debt transactions.

Tad Freese is especially active in the technology market, advising banks and companies on their debt and equity transactions.

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.

Allison Spinner is head of the firm’s corporate department. She displays strength in both issuer and underwriter representation on the full range of debt and equity offerings.

Bradley Weber is co-chair of the firm's global capital markets practice. He demonstrates strength in capital markets matters and frequently represents companies and investment banks in complex securities transactions.

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.

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.

Jon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies, and their underwriters, for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stewart McDowell is co-chair of the firm’s capital markets practice group. Her capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.

Tony Jeffries is chair of the firm's board of directors. He 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.

Amanda Rose is practice area co-lead for capital markets and public companies. She 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.

Brett Cooper is noted for his experience in securities law. His expertise covers equity financing, debt offerings and SPAC transactions.

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.

Denny Won regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.

Erik Franks is co-leader of the firm's corporate finance practice. He 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.

Gian-Michele a Marca attracts widespread praise for his debt capital markets practice, with notable expertise in convertible debt transactions. He routinely offers counsel to clients within the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience in handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including the technology and energy sectors.

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.

Patrick Brown is the managing partner of Sullivan & Cromwell’s Los Angeles office. He regularly acts for major investment banks and corporations in a wide variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare and real estate.

Pippa Bond is highly commended for her work advising issuers and underwriters on the full range of debt and equity securities offerings.

Ran Ben-Tzur is co-head of Fenwick's capital markets and public companies group. He is recognized for his strong record advising clients, particularly in California's tech space, on initial public offerings and other equity and debt transactions.

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.

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.

Sarah Axtell handles the full range of capital markets transactions, with clients including companies in the technology market and major investment banks.

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.

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.

Bill Hughes advises on an array of debt and equity offerings. His client base includes both public and private companies.

Branden Berns is known for his advice to leading life sciences clients in a variety of equity transactions. He has particular experience in IPOs, secondary equity offerings and PIPE financings.

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

Jeffrey Vetter of Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian has established a broad practice involving the representation of both underwriters and issuers in a wide array of capital markets transactions.

Jeffrey Hartlin has notable experience advising clients in the biopharmaceutical industry on IPOs and debt offerings, among other issues.

John-Paul Motley is praised for his securities law practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the comprehensive range of debt and equity transactions.

Jonathan Ko is a Los Angeles-based partner in the securities and capital markets practice of Paul Hastings. He has experience handling IPOs alongside debt and equity work for both issuer and underwriter clients.

Jonie Kondracki is often called upon by clients in the life sciences and technology markets for her advice on debt and equity transactions.

Kristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.

As global co-chair of the firm's REIT industry group, Lewis Kneib has considerable strength in the capital markets space. He is adept at handling transactions in the hospitality and real estate sectors.

Maggie Wong is noted for her experience in life sciences work and is a partner in Goodwin's life sciences group. She has experience handling issuer side representations for clients in this field.

Milson Yu frequently acts on behalf of companies and investment banks in a variety of capital market transactions.

Thomas Ivey is head of Skadden’s Palo Alto M&A/corporate group. He represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on a diverse array of capital markets matters.

Julie Park of Pillsbury gathers praise for her work advising companies on capital raisings of various kinds. She has experience handling both equity and debt issuances for a range of clients including those in the biotech sphere.