Capital Markets: US Law - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Sullivan & Cromwell is highly reputed for US securities law in addition to high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, private placements and bond raisings. The team is well placed to assist with IPOs and other equity raisings, as well as note and bond programmes, and Rule 144A/Regulation S issues. The firm is also frequently engaged by issuers and underwriters.
Strengths
"The firm has an exceptional ability to condense extremely complicated areas of law and regulation into practical advice, which has been tailored for the client's unique circumstances and context."
"Sullivan & Cromwell are incredibly responsive and helpful. They also exhibit a genuine level of care to get the best outcome for us."
Work Highlights
Sullivan & Cromwell acted as US counsel to Mineral Resources as it completed a USD1.1 billion bond offering in the US high yield market.
Notable Practitioners
Waldo Jones Jr is highly regarded for his US law expertise, frequently assisting clients with Rule 144A offerings and placements, among other capital market transactions. "Waldo is very commercial and has a wealth of knowledge." "He is a trusted advisor on all things US law. He provides quality advice and is very commercially adept and practical in his approach."
Connor Schillerstrom is a special counsel with experience advising issuers and underwriters on a wide range of debt offerings. "Connor Schillerstrom is an excellent associate and is developing well. He is always willing to go above and beyond." "Connor Schillerstrom is very pragmatic, which we certainly appreciate."
