Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
T Mark Kelly Vinson & Elkins LLP23 Years Ranked- William N Finnegan IVLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 1
David Oelman Vinson & Elkins LLP12 Years Ranked
Douglas E McWilliams Vinson & Elkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Hillary H. Holmes Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP5 Years Ranked
Joshua Davidson Baker Botts L.L.P.7 Years Ranked
Michael O'Leary Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP20 Years Ranked- J Michael ChambersLatham & Watkins LLP
- Matthew PaceyKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Ryan MaiersonLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 2
David Buck Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
Douglass M Rayburn Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP5 Years Ranked
Ramey Layne Vinson & Elkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Sarah Morgan Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked- Julian J. SeiguerKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Sean T WheelerKirkland & Ellis LLP
Band 3
A.J. Ericksen White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
Brian Rosenzweig Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
George Vlahakos Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
Gerald Spedale Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
Jason Rocha White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked
John Goodgame Akin5 Years Ranked
Michael S Telle Vinson & Elkins LLP5 Years Ranked- David MillerLatham & Watkins LLP
- Debbie YeeKirkland & Ellis LLP
- John GreerLatham & Watkins LLP
- Mollie DuckworthLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 4
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S T Mark Kelly
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedMark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.- William N Finnegan IVLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 David OelmanVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedDavid 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.1 Douglas E McWilliamsVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedDouglas McWilliams' practice sees him at the service of issuers and underwriters on major offerings of debt and equity, with noteworthy experience in energy IPOs.1 Hillary H. Holmes
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedHillary Holmes is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.1 Joshua Davidson
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedCapital markets expert Joshua Davidson is respected for the depth of his expertise in many industries, including renewable energy and midstream oil and gas.1 Michael O'Leary
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMichael O'Leary is respected for his broad-ranging expertise in securities law. His diverse practice encompasses the representation of energy companies and investment banks in debt transactions, as well as equity offerings, such as IPOs.- J Michael ChambersLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1
- Matthew PaceyKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1
- Ryan MaiersonLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 David Buck
Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDavid Buck's broad practice encompasses the representation of investment banks and issuers in debt transactions, as well as complex IPOs and other equity matters.2 Douglass M RayburnGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDouglass Rayburn is a well-regarded capital markets practitioner, recognized for his strength in a wide range of transactional matters, including IPOs and high-yield debt offerings.2 Ramey LayneVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedRamey 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.2 Sarah MorganVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSarah Morgan is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.- Julian J. SeiguerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2
- Sean T WheelerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 A.J. Ericksen
White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedA.J. Ericksen comes recommended for his capital markets practice, which sees him advise a range of issuers to underwriters in debt and equity transactions.3 Brian Rosenzweig
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBrian Rosenzweig earns market attention for his in-depth knowledge of high-yield debt.3 George VlahakosSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGeorge Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.3 Gerald SpedaleGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedGerald Spedale is noted for his skillful representation of clients in capital markets transactions connected with the energy industry.3 Jason RochaWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedJason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks, regularly advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.3 John Goodgame
Akin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJohn Goodgame is particularly known for his representation of energy companies in extensive debt and equity offerings.3 Michael S TelleVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMichael 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.- David MillerLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3
- Debbie YeeKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3
- John GreerLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3
- Mollie DuckworthLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 David StoneVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDavid 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.
4 Jeffrey A ChapmanGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedJeffrey Chapman is highlighted for his skill in representing private and public companies and private equity sponsors in diverse securities transactions. His substantial expertise in capital markets law emerges as part of a wider M&A practice.
4 Taylor Landry
A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedTaylor Landry has a growing reputation for his work representing MLPs and public and private companies. He has notable experience of providing counsel on complex IPOs.
4 Troy Harder
Bracewell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedTroy Harder is recognized for a robust capital markets practice representing issuers and underwriters on a wide range of matters, including IPOs and public and private debt offerings.4 Will Burns
Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedWill Burns represents clients in a range of capital markets transactions including debt and equity offerings, SPAC transactions and high-yield offerings.- Nick DhesiLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Carina AntweilBaker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedCarina Antweil acts for both issuers and underwriters across a range of debt and equity transactions. She is adept at counseling clients on initial and secondary public offerings.
U Cynthia MabryGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedCynthia Mabry is an adept debt and equity practitioner who garners recognition for her representation of issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions.
U Trevor J. Lavelle
Clifford Chance US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedTrevor Lavelle is highlighted for his expertise in debt capital markets, particularly matters pertaining to high-yield debt.