Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP21 Years Ranked- Charlie Kim Cooley LLP9 Years Ranked
- David Peinsipp Cooley LLP7 Years Ranked
- Eric Jensen Cooley LLP15 Years Ranked
Gregg A Noel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates18 Years Ranked- Rezwan Pavri Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati11 Years Ranked
Richard A Kline Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
Sarah K Solum Freshfields US LLP11 Years Ranked
William B Brentani Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP13 Years Ranked
Band 2
Allison Spinner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati5 Years Ranked
Dan Webb Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP5 Years Ranked
James Evans Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP4 Years Ranked- Jeffrey R Vetter Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian17 Years Ranked
John L Savva Sullivan & Cromwell LLP12 Years Ranked- Jon Avina Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
Sarah P. Payne Sullivan & Cromwell LLP8 Years Ranked
Shayne Kennedy Latham & Watkins LLP15 Years Ranked
Steven B Stokdyk Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
Stewart L McDowell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP12 Years Ranked
Tad Freese Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Tony Jeffries Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati7 Years Ranked
Band 3
Alison S Ressler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP22 Years Ranked
Bill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP3 Years Ranked
Bradley Weber Goodwin5 Years Ranked
Brett Cooper Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP8 Years Ranked
Cheston Larson Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
Emily Roberts Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked
Erik Franks Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati5 Years Ranked- Gian-Michele a Marca Cooley LLP6 Years Ranked
Heidi Mayon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked- John-Paul Motley Cooley LLP10 Years Ranked
Michelle Gasaway Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
Monica J Shilling Kirkland & Ellis LLP15 Years Ranked
Patrick S Brown Sullivan & Cromwell LLP17 Years Ranked
Pippa Bond Kirkland & Ellis LLP11 Years Ranked- Robert A Freedman Fenwick6 Years Ranked
Ryan A Murr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
Thomas J. Ivey Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Amanda Rose Fenwick6 Years Ranked
- Calise Cheng Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
- Denny Won Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
Jeffrey T. Hartlin Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked- Jonie Kondracki Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
- Kristin VanderPas Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
Lewis Kneib Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked- Ran Ben-Tzur Fenwick2 Years Ranked
Sarah Axtell Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Gordon K Davidson
Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedGordon Davidson has an enviable wealth of capital markets experience having acted on IPOs and other equity offerings for a variety of life sciences and technology companies.
S Jeff Saper
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedJeff Saper maintains a distinguished practice focused on securities transactions by technology and emerging growth companies. His expertise encompasses both issuer and underwriter representation.S Larry W SonsiniWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedLarry Sonsini's extensive knowledge of securities law makes him an asset to clients on the most complex capital markets transactions. He maintains a leading reputation for his seasoned counsel on debt offerings, as well as IPOs and other equity transactions.
S Steven BochnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedSteven Bochner has immense experience advising industry-leading companies and investment banks on the full panoply of capital markets matters.
Eminent Practitioners
E Katharine A MartinWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 15 Years RankedChair of the firm's board of directors, Katharine Martin stands out for her ability to handle a range of complex capital markets transactions. She is especially gifted at handling significant equity offerings, including IPOs and private investments, on behalf of issuers, sponsors and investment banks.
Band 1
1 Alan Denenberg
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedAlan Denenberg impresses with his experience handling significant IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as high profile debt transactions, ranging from high-yield bonds to convertible debt.1 Charlie Kim
Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedCharlie Kim is best known for his expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors, where he frequently advises underwriters and issuers on IPOs and debt offerings.1 David PeinsippCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDavid Peinsipp is held in high esteem for his standout experience handling high value IPOs and major debt offerings on behalf of technology and life sciences companies.1 Eric JensenCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedEric Jensen is a recommended choice of counsel for issuers and underwriters on a broad range of capital markets transactions, from IPOs to debt mandates.1 Gregg A Noel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedGregg Noel provides market-leading counsel on the thorniest capital markets transactions. His practice sees him representing global issuers and underwriters in traditional IPOs, and he has established himself as one of the foremost experts on SPACs.1 Rezwan PavriWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedRezwan Pavri has a wealth of experience assisting clients with a comprehensive range of capital markets matters. He dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to handling major IPOs in varied industries.1 Richard A Kline
Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedRichard Kline's capital markets practice covers both issuer and underwriter-side transactions, displaying particular strengths in handling IPOs by technology companies.1 Sarah K Solum
Freshfields US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedSarah Solum of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has market-leading experience advising underwriters and companies on stock offerings and notes issuances, including advising on convertible debt transactions.1 William B Brentani
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedDistinguished attorney William Brentani represents issuers, underwriters and private equity sponsors in a wide variety of debt and equity transactions. He is highly sought after for his expert counsel on transactions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology and retail.
Band 2
2 Allison SpinnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAllison Spinner displays strength in both issuer and underwriter representation on the full range of debt and equity offerings.2 Dan WebbSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDan Webb provides counsel to industry-leading clients on a wide range of capital markets matters. His transactional skill set encompasses public and private offerings of debt and equity, including IPOs.2 James Evans
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedJames Evans of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is particularly skilled at handling debt and equity transactions, with significant experience including advising technology companies on their IPOs.2 Jeffrey R Vetter
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJeffrey Vetter of Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian has established a broad practice involving the representation of both underwriters and issuers in a wide array of capital markets transactions.2 John L Savva
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJohn Savva is recommended for his expert counsel on public and private offerings of debt and equity. He is experienced in a broad array of sectors, including technology, healthcare and life sciences.2 Jon AvinaCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked"Jon Avina is an excellent business partner who understands strategies, priorities and challenges, and tailors his counsel accordingly."2 Sarah P. PayneSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedSarah Payne is recognized for her extensive capabilities on wide-ranging capital markets matters. She is particularly skilled at advising on IPOs and secondary offerings.2 Shayne KennedyLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedShayne Kennedy impresses clients with his ability to handle complex debt and equity securities offerings. He is particularly experienced at advising on IPOs in the life sciences and technology industries.2 Steven B StokdykLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedSteven Stokdyk is a distinguished figure in the California legal market. He focuses his practice on the representation of issuers and underwriters in transactional securities matters, such as IPOs and debt offerings.2 Stewart L McDowell
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedStewart McDowell's capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.2 Tad FreeseLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedTad Freese is especially active in the technology market, advising banks and companies on their debt and equity transactions.2 Tony JeffriesWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedTony Jeffries is highly regarded for his advice on capital markets transactions. He is best known for his representation of technology companies, and their underwriters, on diverse securities offerings.
Band 3
3 Alison S ResslerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedAlison Ressler centers her practice on capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on debt and equity-based securities offerings. Her expertise in securities law is complemented by a wider M&A and private equity-based skill set.3 Bill HughesOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advises on an array of debt and equity offerings. His client base includes both public and private companies.3 Bradley Weber
Goodwin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBradley Weber demonstrates strength in capital markets matters and frequently represents companies and investment banks in complex securities transactions.3 Brett CooperOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedBrett Cooper of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is noted for his experience in securities law. His expertise covers equity financing, debt offerings and SPAC transactions.3 Cheston LarsonLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedCheston Larson maintains a robust practice, which sees him advising issuing companies, and their underwriters, on diverse capital markets transactions. He is notably adept at providing counsel to organizations in the pharmaceutical sector.3 Emily RobertsDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedEmily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household name issuers and high profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.3 Erik FranksWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedErik Franks has an impressive practice that sees him advise some of the best-known technology companies and investment banks on major offerings of debt and equity, including convertible debt.3 Gian-Michele a MarcaCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGian-Michele a Marca attracts widespread praise for his debt capital markets practice, with notable expertise in convertible debt transactions. He routinely offers counsel to clients within the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.3 Heidi MayonSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedHeidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy sectors.3 John-Paul MotleyCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJohn-Paul Motley is praised for his securities law practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the comprehensive range of debt and equity transactions.3 Michelle GasawaySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMichelle Gasaway has a comprehensive debt and equity practice, with notable capabilities in guiding clients through their IPOs, including advising special purpose acquisition companies on going public.3 Monica J Shilling
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedMonica Shilling is noted for her expertise in capital markets law. Her experience includes handling major IPOs, follow-on offerings and investment-grade debt transactions.3 Patrick S BrownSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedPatrick Brown regularly acts for major investment banks and corporations in a wide variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare and real estate.3 Pippa BondKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedPippa Bond is highly commended for her work advising issuers and underwriters on the full range of debt and equity securities offerings.3 Robert A FreedmanFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedRobert Freedman is recognized for handling a comprehensive range of securities transactions, including equity-based deals, such as IPOs and follow-on offerings and extensive debt offerings.3 Ryan A MurrGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedRyan Murr is able to advise on a variety of securities offerings and business transactions, with a focus on the life sciences and technology sectors.3 Sharon R Flanagan
Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedSharon Flanagan focuses her practice on securities offerings in the technology and life sciences industries. She frequently represents issuers and underwriters in IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as various debt issuances.3 Thomas J. IveySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedThomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on a diverse array of capital markets matters.
Band 4
4 Amanda RoseFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedAmanda Rose is noted for her experience handling securities transactions by major technology and life sciences companies. She is often sought after for assistance with complex debt financings and equity offerings.4 Calise ChengCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCalise Cheng in the Palo Alto office is adept on matters across the spectrum of debt and equity, with a particular expertise in advising issuers on equity offerings.4 Denny WonCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDenny Won regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.4 Jeffrey T. Hartlin
Paul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJeffrey Hartlin has notable experience advising clients in the biopharmaceutical industry on IPOs and debt offerings, among other issues.4 Jonie KondrackiCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJonie Kondracki is often called upon by clients in the life sciences and technology markets for her advice on debt and equity transactions.4 Kristin VanderPasCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedKristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.4 Lewis KneibLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedCochair of the LA and Century City corporate department, Lewis Kneib has considerable strength in the capital markets space. He is adept at handling transactions in the hospitality and real estate sectors.4 Ran Ben-TzurFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedRan Ben-Tzur is recognized for his strong record advising clients, particularly in California's tech space, on initial public offerings and other equity and debt transactions.4 Sarah AxtellLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSarah Axtell handles the full range of capital markets transactions, with clients including companies in the technology market and major investment banks.
Up and Coming
U Julia ForbessFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedJulia Forbess demonstrates a strong record advising issuer clients with a range of debt and equity offerings, with a particular aptitude on IPOs and matters pertaining to convertible debt.U Lisa StimmellWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedLisa Stimmell is an up-and-coming partner in Wilson Sonsini's Palo Alto office. She has broad experience in debt and equity matters, with a strong record advising on public offerings, both on the issuer and underwriter side.U Milson YuCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMilson Yu frequently acts on behalf of companies and investment banks in a variety of capital market transactions.