Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
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Cooley LLP has a highly regarded capital markets practice that harbors a deep bench of widely recognized experts in the life sciences and technology sectors. Regularly engaged as issuer's counsel in high-value IPOs, and houses practitioners with specialist knowledge of convertible debt, among other securities offerings. Boasts a client base of top-tier investment banks and companies, including an enviable stable of emerging businesses.
Work Highlights
- Cooley LLP advised Acelyrin on its $621 million IPO of 34,500,000 shares of common stock.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cooley offers exceptional advice. The team is commercially focused and has the ability to solve complex issues."
"Cooley leverages its significant experience and first-class team. The partners are outstanding."
"The team has a very practical approach and gives practical advice."
"Cooley offers exceptional advice. The team is commercially focused and has the ability to solve complex issues."
"Cooley leverages its significant experience and first-class team. The partners are outstanding."
"The team has a very practical approach and gives practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Charlie is a fantastic attorney."
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.
"David always has creative solutions for the more complex and bespoke issues. He has a reputation for being the go-to for answers to the hardest questions."
"David is a practical lawyer who is highly recommended for IPOs."
"David has a superior presence in capital markets. He is amazing in the boardroom."
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.
"Eric is an experienced and distinguished expert."
Jon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies, and their underwriters, for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions.
"Jon is super practical and has a calming and executive presence that is so valuable."
"Jon Avina is an excellent business partner who understands strategies, priorities and challenges, and tailors his counsel accordingly."
"Jon operates at a very high level in a collaborative way. He provides valuable insights."
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.
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.
"John-Paul is a great adviser who deals with issues extremely effectively."
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.
"Calise is a very bright and very practical lawyer."
"Calise provides tailored advice in the company's best interests."
Denny Won regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.
"Denny is excellent at executing processes and he is very diligent."
"Denny is well organized, always on top of items and super responsive."
"He has unbelievable firepower and work ethic. Denny is a fantastic partner."
Jonie Kondracki is often called upon by clients in the life sciences and technology markets for her advice on debt and equity transactions.
"Jonie is driven and super technical."
"She ensures the process moves quickly and smoothly. Jonie is a great extension of the Cooley brand."
Kristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.
Milson Yu frequently acts on behalf of companies and investment banks in a variety of capital market transactions.
"Milson is an incredible and creative partner. He is amazing and especially good dealing with the toughest deals."
"Milson understands our business very deeply and on a practical level. He knows every answer."
"He is a talented capital markets attorney who is very technical."