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The Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. T Mark Kelly
    T Mark Kelly Vinson & Elkins LLP23 Years Ranked
  2. William N Finnegan IVLatham & Watkins LLP

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Senior Statespeople

  1. T Mark Kelly
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    T Mark Kelly
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Mark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.
  2. William N Finnegan IV
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. David Oelman
    1
    David Oelman
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Douglas E McWilliams
    1
    Douglas E McWilliams
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Douglas McWilliams' practice sees him at the service of issuers and underwriters on major offerings of debt and equity, with noteworthy experience in energy IPOs.
  3. Hillary H. Holmes
    1
    Hillary H. Holmes
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Hillary Holmes is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.
  4. Joshua Davidson
    1
    Joshua Davidson
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Capital markets expert Joshua Davidson is respected for the depth of his expertise in many industries, including renewable energy and midstream oil and gas.
  5. Michael O'Leary
    1
    Michael O'Leary
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
  6. J Michael Chambers
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 1
  7. Matthew Pacey
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 1
  8. Ryan Maierson
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. David Buck
    2
    David Buck
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    David 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 Rayburn
    2
    Douglass M Rayburn
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Douglass 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.
  3. Ramey Layne
    2
    Ramey Layne
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Sarah Morgan
    2
    Sarah Morgan
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Sarah Morgan is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.
  5. Julian J. Seiguer
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Sean T Wheeler
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. A.J. Ericksen
    3
    A.J. Ericksen
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    A.J. Ericksen comes recommended for his capital markets practice, which sees him advise a range of issuers to underwriters in debt and equity transactions.
  2. Brian Rosenzweig
    3
    Brian Rosenzweig
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Brian Rosenzweig earns market attention for his in-depth knowledge of high-yield debt.
  3. George Vlahakos
    3
    George Vlahakos
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    George Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs.
  4. Gerald Spedale
    3
    Gerald Spedale
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Gerald Spedale is noted for his skillful representation of clients in capital markets transactions connected with the energy industry.
  5. Jason Rocha
    3
    Jason Rocha
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Jason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks, regularly advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.
  6. John Goodgame
    3
    John Goodgame
    Akin
    Akin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    John Goodgame is particularly known for his representation of energy companies in extensive debt and equity offerings.
  7. Michael S Telle
    3
    Michael S Telle
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. David Miller
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Debbie Yee
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3
  10. John Greer
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3
  11. Mollie Duckworth
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. David Stone
    4
    David Stone
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Jeffrey A Chapman
    4
    Jeffrey A Chapman
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey 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.
  3. Taylor Landry
    4
    Taylor Landry
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Taylor 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
    4
    Troy Harder
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Troy 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.
  5. 4
    Will Burns
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Will Burns represents clients in a range of capital markets transactions including debt and equity offerings, SPAC transactions and high-yield offerings.
  6. Nick Dhesi
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

  1. Carina Antweil
    U
    Carina Antweil
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Carina 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.
  2. Cynthia Mabry
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    Cynthia Mabry
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Cynthia Mabry is an adept debt and equity practitioner who garners recognition for her representation of issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions.
  3. Trevor J. Lavelle
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    Trevor J. Lavelle
    Clifford Chance US LLP
    Clifford Chance US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Trevor Lavelle is highlighted for his expertise in debt capital markets, particularly matters pertaining to high-yield debt.