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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel | Global

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The Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel 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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Band 1

  1. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Davis Polk & Wardwell boasts a strong track record of advising on debt and equity capital markets transactions across Latin America. Frequently acts on behalf of issuers and underwriters, and recent experience includes numerous IPOs and Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings.
  2. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett offers a renowned capital markets team with impressive capability in cross-border capital markets transactions, particularly involving Latin America. Handles debt and equity offerings on behalf of an enviable client base consisting of corporations and financial institutions.
  3. Latham & Watkins LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
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    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Skadden is a well-regarded capital markets team, able to bring significant prowess in the full range of debt and equity securities offerings. The firm acts for a broad client list that includes investment banks and private equity firms, as well as public and private companies across a multitude of sectors. The team routinely receives plaudits for its strength in high-yield and investment grade debt offerings. The attorneys offer a depth of expertise in equity transactions, most notably in the SPAC market, where the group is deemed to have a particular niche.
  2. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is acknowledged as a significant market player for capital markets transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm possesses a proven track record in IPOs, as well as high-value Rule 144A and SEC-registered offerings. The attorneys act for a combination of corporates and investment banks and the strong equity practice is complemented by expertise in convertible bonds.
  3. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Cooley LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Debevoise & Plimpton is a respected team, particularly known for its representation of issuers. The firm has been able to remain at the forefront of regulatory changes while maintaining a strong transactional offering, with both domestic and cross-border capabilities. The attorneys are regularly engaged by clients to advise on complex equity deals, including IPOs and secondary offerings.
  2. Goodwin
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    Goodwin
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Goodwin covers the full spread of equity capital markets transactions, offering legal expertise in IPOs, follow-ons, and refinancing. The firm acts across a range of sectors, including technology and financial services, and life sciences, with a noted specialty in REITs. Goodwin bolsters its strong equity practice with expertise in convertible debt and is able to advise on cross-border transactions owing to its international network.
  3. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
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    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Paul, Weiss represents issuers across a range of fields, including energy, telecommunications, and leisure, as well as global investment banks acting as underwriters on capital markets transactions. The firm brings to bear recognized strength in IPOs and high-yield debt and boasts an impressive roster of clients including household-name issuers and leading private equity sponsors.
  4. Ropes & Gray LLP
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    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Ropes & Gray has a broad experience handling complex debt and equity matters. Clients range from private equity outfits and investment banks to corporates, including high-end companies operating in the healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm is particularly acknowledged for its expertise in equity transactions, including SPACs, and is often called upon to advise technology and life sciences companies.
  5. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin has a noted issuer practice to complement a historic strength in advising underwriters. The firm has deep industry expertise, with significant areas of focus including insurance, life sciences, energy, and real estate. The attorneys advise on a raft of investment-grade debt offerings, IPOs and transactions involving equity-linked products.
  6. Vinson & Elkins LLP
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    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  7. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
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    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges is an established capital markets practice, with particular capabilities in equity transactions, including in traditional IPOs and SPAC IPOs. The firm represents both issuers and underwriters in complex transactions, as well as possessing notable experience working with private equity firms. The capital markets team maintains close relationships with Weil's banking and M&A departments to provide clients with a comprehensive service.
  8. Fenwick
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
    2024 | Band 3