Ranking tables
SPACs | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
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Star Individuals
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Albert Vanderlaan Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP1 Years Ranked
Brenda Lenahan Vinson & Elkins LLP1 Years Ranked
Christopher J Capuzzi Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked- David Peinsipp Cooley LLP6 Years Ranked
Heather Emmel Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
Jocelyn Arel Goodwin5 Years Ranked
Michelle Gasaway Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked- Mitchell S Nussbaum Loeb & Loeb LLP4 Years Ranked
Ramey Layne Vinson & Elkins LLP8 Years Ranked
Raphael M Russo Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP2 Years Ranked- Stuart NeuhauserEllenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
All Departments profiles
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1 Kirkland & Ellis LLPSPACs2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is a strong team renowned for its work on traditional IPOs and in advising SPACs on their route to market. Attorneys at Kirkland are also recognized for capabilities in high-yield and investment-grade transactions. The firm brings together a suite of specializations across the firm to provide the debt and equity practice with well-rounded support. It acts for clients across a range of industries and is a popular choice for private equity funds engaging in complex capital markets transactions.
1 Ropes & Gray LLPSPACs2023 | Band 1 | 3 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.
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesSPACs2023 | Band 1 | 3 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.
1 White & Case LLPSPACs2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case remains a prominent firm, actively engaged in representing both issuers and underwriters on a diverse range of capital markets transactions. The attorneys are particularly skilled at advising on transactions involving high-yield debt securities. The significantly bolstered team rounds out its capital markets capabilities with standout knowledge of the SPAC market.
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2 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPSPACs2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell demonstrates prowess in a range of capital markets transactions, both domestically and on an international scale, with a host of talented and experienced associates supporting a team of renowned partners in the space. The team acts for an enviable roster of clients and is particularly adept at handling the largest traditional IPOs in the market, as well as assisting on transactions involving SPACs. The attorneys also have experience in high-yield and investment grade debt offerings and provide complementary advice on convertible debt transactions.
2 Latham & Watkins LLPSPACs2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedLatham & Watkins houses a deep bench of highly regarded practitioners, offering coast-to-coast expertise on the full range of capital markets matters. The attorneys are regularly sought by managers for counsel on a variety of equity transactions and possesses significant experience advising issuers from a variety of industries. With a comprehensive debt practice, Latham offers expertise in convertible debt and has a particular skill in handling high-yield offerings.
2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPSPACs2023 | Band 2 | 3 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.
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3 Cooley LLPSPACs2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedCooley is an enviable life sciences and technology practice, representing some of the fastest-growing startups in the country on capital markets transactions. On the East and West coasts, the firm maintains a comprehensive overview of the market, working with companies and investment banks on sophisticated equity offerings, showing considerable strength in IPOs. The attorneys also offer specialist knowledge of convertible debt and SPACs.
3 GoodwinSPACs2023 | Band 3 | 1 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 Greenberg Traurig, LLPSPACs2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig has the ability to advise on the full range of SPAC transactions. With a strong global footprint, the firm is confident acting on both domestic and international deals. The attorneys also regularly act for both SPACs and underwriters.
3 Loeb & Loeb LLPSPACs2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedLoeb & Loeb is a strong choice for SPAC transactions. The firm is able to act for clients across the space, with expertise advising on IPO and M&A transactions.
3 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPSPACs2023 | Band 3 | 2 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 Sidley Austin LLPSPACs2023 | 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 LLPSPACs2023 | Band 3 | 2 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.