Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
Vinson & Elkins has a robust capital markets practice that spans across all of our domestic and international offices and various diverse industries. In the past five years, we have handled more than 635 securities offerings with an aggregate transactional value in excess of approximately $273 billion.
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Our nationally ranked high-yield debt practice includes the representation of issuers, underwriters and initial purchasers in public and private offerings of a variety of debt securities and ancillary transactions. We handle the negotiation and structuring of the security terms, covenants, and documentation, as well as preparation of the offering disclosure documents and related agreements. In the past five years we have worked on roughly 140 high-yield debt offerings with an aggregate transactional value in excess of approximately $75 billion.
https://www.velaw.com/practices/high-yield-offerings/
Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP 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, with additional capability across the energy space.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP advised Atlas Energy Solutions in connection with its $324 million IPO of Class A common stock.
Strengths
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"The firm is extremely sophisticated and has a broad base of experience and subject matter expertise."
"Vinson & Elkins is equipped to handle the most complex and unique matters. The strong bench ensures expert coverage and great client service."
"It is a commercial and efficient team that is fantastic to work with."
"The firm is extremely sophisticated and has a broad base of experience and subject matter expertise."
"Vinson & Elkins is equipped to handle the most complex and unique matters. The strong bench ensures expert coverage and great client service."
"It is a commercial and efficient team that is fantastic to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.
"Mark's understanding of the legal landscape and the players in it is a vital asset to our company."
David Oelman acts for clients in a range of capital markets matters, with an emphasis on IPOs. He brings to bear significant experience in diverse industries, including energy, biotechnology and construction.
"David Oelman is an exceptional attorney. He provides smart, practical legal advice and is always available to handle legal issues as they arise."
"David is a super valuable resource with great experience and a breadth of knowledge. He always brings a thoughtful and practical approach to issues at hand."
"He is consistently outstanding."
Douglas McWilliams' broad practice sees him at the service of issuers and underwriters in major offerings of debt and equity, with extensive experience in complex and high value IPOs in the energy sector.
"Douglas is one of the premier capital markets lawyers."
"Doug is outstanding. He is a mover and shaker in the industry."
Sarah Morgan is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.
"Sarah is a super sharp and knowledgeable lawyer who regularly handles complicated deals."
"She has a deep knowledge of complex capital markets transactions. She stays ahead of the curve on deals and anticipates problems before they arise."
Ramey Layne dedicates his practice to the representation of issuers and underwriters on the complete spectrum of debt and equity offerings. He is highlighted for his specialist experience advising MLPs and SPACs.
"Ramey is an extremely smart securities lawyer and very talented with MLPs."
"He is a very creative thinker."
Michael Telle is regularly chosen by clients for his expert counsel on a broad range of public and private financing transactions. He is best known for his capital markets work in the energy industry, where he handles all kinds of debt and equity offerings.
"Mike Telle is one of our most trusted advisors."
"He is a seasoned veteran in the capital markets space."
"Michael is always calm in stressful situations and is a capital markets specialist."
David Stone is a popular choice for oil and gas companies involved with a range of debt offerings. He has notable experience of providing counsel on high-yield debt transactions.
"Dave is a great debt lawyer. He is thoughtful, diligent and highly experienced."
"He is a perfect example of a lawyer that helps identify key issues."
"David is a very pragmatic high-yield debt lawyer. He is a great thinker with creative solutions always at hand."
Jackson O'Maley is an up-and-coming partner regularly sought after for his notable experience in a range of capital market transactions, particularly in the energy industry.
"Jackson is knowledgeable, prompt and practical. He always provides well-reasoned analysis."
"Jackson is phenomenal. He is an extraordinarily technical capital market attorney."
"He understands the industry and is able to provide real time, practical advice."
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