Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 5 Years Ranked
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 5 Years Ranked
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Cooley LLP
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Band 3
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Goodwin 5 Years Ranked
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Ropes & Gray LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Vinson & Elkins LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Fenwick
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedDavis 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.1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedSimpson 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.
Band 2
2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSkadden 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 & RosatiCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWilson 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.- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDebevoise & 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.3 GoodwinCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGoodwin 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 LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedPaul, 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.3 Ropes & Gray LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRopes & 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.3 Sidley Austin LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSidley 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.3 Vinson & Elkins LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedVinson & 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.3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedWeil, 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.- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPCapital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel2024 | Band 3