Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
Email address
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+212 310 8000Chambers Review
Weil, Gotshal & Manges is an established capital markets practice, with particular capabilities in equity transactions, including in traditional IPOs and SPAC IPOs. The firm represents both issuers and underwriters in complex transactions, as well as possessing notable experience working with private equity firms. The capital markets team maintains close relationships with Weil's banking and M&A departments to provide clients with a comprehensive service.
Work Highlights
- Weil Gotshal advised Churchill Capital Corp IV, a SPAC sponsored by Churchill Capital Group, in its USD11.75 billion merger with Lucid Motors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weil has a deep bench of highly capable and effective lawyers."
"Weil has a great team of attorneys that are always lightning-fast in their response."
"Weil has a deep bench of highly capable and effective lawyers."
"Weil has a great team of attorneys that are always lightning-fast in their response."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Lynch regularly acts for public and private companies in diverse sectors, including energy, healthcare, and technology. His impressive equity practice sees him advise on a range of matters, from traditional IPOs to SPACs.
"Alexander is a smart, seasoned capital markets lawyer."
"He is an unflappable attorney who is thoughtful and methodical in his approach."
Heather Emmel has a flourishing capital markets practice across debt and equity. She draws particular praise for her expertise on matters involving SPACs.
"Heather is a very responsive and commercial attorney to work with."
"She is solid, very thoughtful and responsive."
Merritt Johnson tackles a wide range of capital markets issues, with strength in both debt and equity offerings.