Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
David Oelman Vinson & Elkins LLP21 Years Ranked
Douglas E McWilliams Vinson & Elkins LLP11 Years Ranked
Hillary H. Holmes Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP12 Years Ranked
J Michael Chambers Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
Joshua Davidson Baker Botts L.L.P.22 Years Ranked
Matthew Pacey Kirkland & Ellis LLP7 Years Ranked
Michael O'Leary Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP22 Years Ranked
Ryan Maierson Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked
Sarah Morgan Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Band 2
A.J. Ericksen White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
David Buck Sidley Austin LLP16 Years Ranked
David Miller Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
Douglass M Rayburn Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
Julian J. Seiguer Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
Mollie Duckworth Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Ramey Layne Vinson & Elkins LLP9 Years Ranked
Sean T Wheeler Kirkland & Ellis LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 3
Brian Rosenzweig Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
Debbie Yee Kirkland & Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
George Vlahakos Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
Gerald Spedale Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP5 Years Ranked
Jason Rocha White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
John Greer Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael S Telle Vinson & Elkins LLP15 Years Ranked
Taylor Landry A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
Band 4
Bill Nelson A&O Shearman1 Years Ranked
Cynthia Mabry Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
David Stone Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
John Goodgame Akin12 Years Ranked
Nick Dhesi Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
Troy Harder Bracewell LLP2 Years Ranked
Tull Florey Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
Will Burns Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S T Mark Kelly
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedMark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.
S William N Finnegan IV
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedWilliam Finnegan continues to garner praise for his longstanding securities law practice. His work encompasses a comprehensive range of transactions, including high value debt offerings, IPOs, follow-ons and related financings.
Band 1
1 David OelmanVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 21 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 | 11 Years RankedDouglas 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.1 Hillary H. Holmes
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedHillary Holmes is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.1 J Michael ChambersLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedMichael Chambers is widely respected for his capital markets practice, offering market-leading expertise in high yield and investment-grade debt issuances.1 Joshua Davidson
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedCapital markets expert Joshua Davidson of Baker Botts L.L.P. is respected for the depth of his expertise in many industries, including renewable energy and midstream oil and gas.1 Matthew Pacey
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedMatthew Pacey is a highly regarded capital markets attorney able to assist clients, both on the issuer and underwriter side, on a range of varied and complex securities transactions.1 Michael O'Leary
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 22 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.1 Ryan MaiersonLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedRyan Maierson's broad capital markets practice runs the full gamut of debt and equity securities offerings. He often represents issuers, underwriters and private equity sponsors in transactions in the oil and gas industry.1 Sarah MorganVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked"She has a deep knowledge of complex capital markets transactions. She stays ahead of the curve on deals and anticipates problems before they arise."
Band 2
2 A.J. Ericksen
White & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedA.J. Ericksen comes highly recommended for his extensive capital markets practice, which sees him advise a range of issuers to underwriters in debt and equity transactions.2 David Buck
Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 16 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 David MillerLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDavid Miller advises on a broad range of capital markets transactions ranging from IPOs to high-yield debt offerings.2 Douglass M RayburnGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 11 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 Julian J. SeiguerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedJulian Seiguer is particularly experienced in the energy industry and regularly advises on sector-related equity offerings, including IPOs. He also comes recommended for his knowledge of debt issuances.2 Mollie DuckworthLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMollie Duckworth is a popular choice for clients in the energy industry seeking guidance on a range of debt and equity offerings, including IPOs and follow on offerings.2 Ramey LayneVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 9 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 Sean T WheelerKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedSean Wheeler is regularly sought out to handle major IPOs, follow-on equity offerings and debt transactions on behalf of issuers and investment banks. He is particularly experienced at advising on securities connected with the energy industry.
Band 3
3 Brian Rosenzweig
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBrian Rosenzweig has experience advising on debt and equity offerings. In particular, he earns market attention for his in-depth knowledge of high-yield debt.3 Debbie YeeKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDebbie Yee brings capital markets experience to the firm with knowledge of debt and equity transactions and she particularly stands out for her busy IPO practice.3 George VlahakosSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 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 | 5 Years Ranked"Gerald is very practical and easy to work with, especially with very complex securities issues. He breaks it down in an easily digestible way."3 Jason RochaWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedJason Rocha is sought out by both issuers and investment banks, regularly advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.3 John GreerLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJohn Greer has experience in debt and equity transactions across a range of industries, with a particular strength in the energy sector.3 Michael S TelleVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 15 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.3 Taylor Landry
A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedTaylor Landry has a growing reputation for his work representing MLPs, public and private companies. He has notable experience of providing counsel on complex IPOs.
Band 4
4 Bill NelsonA&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked"He has very practical business advice and always brings a business solution to any issue. Bill is very smart and always available."4 Cynthia MabryGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCynthia Mabry is an adept debt and equity practitioner who garners recognition for her representation of issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions.4 David StoneVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 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 John Goodgame
Akin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedJohn Goodgame is particularly known for his representation of energy companies in extensive debt and equity offerings.4 Nick DhesiLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedNick Dhesi has extensive experience advising clients on a range of capital markets transactions including IPOs, high-yield debt offerings and preferred financings.4 Troy Harder
Bracewell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedTroy Harder of Bracewell LLP 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 Tull FloreyGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedTull Florey has significant experience advising on capital market transactions. His practise is bolstered by his notable strength in M&A.4 Will Burns
Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWill Burns of Paul Hastings LLP represents clients in a range of capital markets transactions including debt and equity offerings, SPAC transactions and high yield offerings.
Up and Coming
U Carina AntweilBaker Botts L.L.P. | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCarina Antweil of Baker Botts L.L.P. 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 Jackson O'MaleyVinson & Elkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJackson 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.
U Laura Katherine MannWhite & Case LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedLaura Katherine Mann is an up-and-coming partner in Houston. She has valuable experience advising on an array of capital market transactions.
U Michael RigdonKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMichael Rigdon is an up-and-coming partner based in Houston. He has notable experience advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.
U Trevor J. Lavelle
Clifford Chance US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedTrevor Lavelle of Clifford Chance LLP is highlighted for his expertise in debt capital markets, particularly matters pertaining to high-yield debt.