Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
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Our Corporate Finance Group advises on the full range of public and private financings and consistently is recognized as one of the top advisers on corporate financings and related transactions. Our experience encompasses the complete spectrum of equity, debt and hybrid instruments issued by U.S. and international companies in global markets. In a capital markets environment characterized by rapid change and innovation, our attorneys structure new securities and transactions for clients that enable them to meet their business goals. We represent a diverse range of public and private companies of all sizes, investment banks, private equity firms, and governments and government entities.
Our work frequently is recognized in respected industry publications and rankings. Skadden was ranked in the top tier by IFLR1000 2017 for capital markets: debt and equity. We also ranked in the top tier for securities/capital markets by U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2017. Skadden was named Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the 2016 Who’s Who Legal Awards. Skadden ranked first (by volume) in representing issuers for U.S. high-yield corporate bonds, and first (by number of issues) representing issuers for U.S. equity linked offerings by Bloomberg (January 2016). We were named among Law360’s Capital Markets Groups of the Year for 2016.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Skadden represented Morgan Stanley as lead underwriters in a USD2.1 billion offering of common stock by West Japan Railway Company.
Strengths
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"Skadden's strength is its diversity of practice: you can always find the right expertise."
"There is excellent coordination among teams. It is incredible to work with a team that is as motivated and invested in the deal as the client."
"The entire Skadden team is terrific, the attorneys have an incredibly deep range of capabilities."
"Skadden's strength is its diversity of practice: you can always find the right expertise."
"There is excellent coordination among teams. It is incredible to work with a team that is as motivated and invested in the deal as the client."
"The entire Skadden team is terrific, the attorneys have an incredibly deep range of capabilities."
Notable Practitioners
Gregg Noel provides market-leading counsel on the thorniest capital markets transactions. His practice sees him representing global issuers and underwriters in traditional IPOs, and he has established himself as one of the foremost experts on SPACs.
"Gregg has a great ability to explain and think through complicated issues while highlighting the business considerations."
"He is a very thoughtful and capable lawyer when navigating complicated issues."
David Goldschmidt's practice is informed by decades of experience handling a wide range of capital markets matters. His clients include both public and private companies in diverse sectors, as well as industry-leading investment banks.
"He is incredibly smart, measured and very practical."
"David is very knowledgeable about capital markets and he's a very collaborative lawyer."
Michael Zeidel frequently assists sponsors, issuers and underwriters in varied capital markets transactions. His expertise encompasses all kinds of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs and secondary offerings.
"Michael is very knowledgeable, responsive and always aware of the market trends."
"He is commercial, incredibly responsive and really understands our vision and culture. He always gives thoughtful and sound advice, including under immense pressure."
Michelle Gasaway has a comprehensive debt and equity practice, with notable capabilities in guiding clients through their IPOs, including advising special purpose acquisition companies on going public.
"She's excellent, she is thoughtful, smart and collaborative."
Thomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on diverse capital markets matters.
"Thomas is super responsive and provides great service."
Clients turn to Gregory Fernicola for his experience across the debt and equity markets. His work spans a mixture of issuer and underwriter-side representation and often sees him advising on IPOs and follow-on equity offerings.
Ryan Dzierniejko is especially highlighted for his command of the debt market, including investment grade and high-yield debt, and he is also able to advise on equity transactions, including supporting clients through IPOs.
"Ryan is very commercial and incredibly strategic."
"He is practical, smart, provides great service and understands the business landscape."
"He is extremely responsive - but just as importantly, he is an excellent sounding board for judgment calls."
Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat is a skilled capital markets lawyer with expertise representing clients in IPOs.
Alejandro González Lazzeri focuses his practice on handling complex cross-border debt and equity securities offerings throughout Latin America.
Noel Hughes of Linklaters is noted for his advice to corporates and investment banks on high-yield bond issuances in the energy and natural resources space. His key areas of work include acquisition financing and restructuring.
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