Capital Markets: High-Yield Products
Global Guide 2024 : USA
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Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs as representatives of the underwriters in connection with the USD630 million dual-listed initial public offering of common shares of Bausch + Lomb Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The entire team at Sidley Austin is very knowledgeable and able to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"One of the standout features of the Sidley team is their responsiveness. We get thorough, well thought-out answers quickly."
"The depth and breadth of the Sidley team is exceptional. From the most senior partners to the support staff, the team is knowledgeable, hard-working and very professional."
"The entire team at Sidley Austin is very knowledgeable and able to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"One of the standout features of the Sidley team is their responsiveness. We get thorough, well thought-out answers quickly."
"The depth and breadth of the Sidley team is exceptional. From the most senior partners to the support staff, the team is knowledgeable, hard-working and very professional."
Notable Practitioners
David Buck's broad practice encompasses the representation of investment banks and issuers in debt transactions, as well as complex IPOs and other equity matters.
"David is a great lawyer who is really well regarded."
Samir Gandhi's wide-ranging securities practice sees him advising both underwriters and issuers on the full range of equity offerings, including IPOs, as well as various debt transactions.
Clients seek out Edward Petrosky for his extensive expertise in securities offerings, and he frequently acts on the full range of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.
George Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.
"George is very commercial, extremely responsive and very knowledgeable."
"An exceptional capital markets lawyer."
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.
"Sharon is very strong in her advice to clients."
Johnny Skumpija is well regarded for his broad-based capital markets practice, which encompasses both issuer and manager representation.
"Johnny provides timely, clear and well thought-out advice as well as formidable capital market expertise."
"He is a great negotiator and advocate for our company. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides excellent advice in handling complex capital and debt transactions."
Robert Ryan is establishing his name in the capital markets industry, assisting a portfolio of high-profile national and international clients on their debt and equity offerings.
Bruce Dailey is recognised as an established lawyer for US capital markets law who frequently acts for Australian clients on debt private placement matters.
Carrie Li is a partner in Sidley Austin's Hong Kong office who is highly regarded for handling both investment-grade and high-yield debt issuances.
Mimma Barila heads the department at Sidley Austin and is recognised for her expertise in relation to US law capital markets, often advising clients on Rule 144A transactions, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings and equity placements.
Renee Xiong is a driving force of Sidley Austin's high-yield debt practice and advises both issuers and bookrunners on the full spectrum of high-yield issuances.
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
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