Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Equity | Global
Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Clifford Chance LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Linklaters 3 Years Ranked
- Latham & Watkins LLP
Band 2
Band 3
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 3 Years Ranked
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Band 4
- Baker McKenzie 3 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Herbert Smith Freehills
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clifford Chance LLPCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked• Expertise in a range of debt capital markets issues, and is well versed in investment-grade and green bonds, liability management, sovereign issues and emerging market issuances.1 LinklatersCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked"Linklaters have very comprehensive depth and breadth in their coverage and expertise. With an ability to provide highly skilled teams who can draw on subject matter specialists to advise on issues as they may arise during the life-cycle of a transaction."
Band 2
2 A&O ShearmanCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedOn 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman. A&O Shearman is a renowned firm with a laudable global capital markets practice. The firm features offices in many key financial centres, including London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, New York and Singapore. The law firm offers:2 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked• A focused team in the UK with a strong emphasis on capital markets that enhances the firm's market share in Europe, particularly in relation to US law issuances by European companies.2 FreshfieldsCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked"Freshfields have consistently shown themselves to be thoughtful and detailed in their analysis, with a very deep understanding of the needs of their clients and the ability to find effective solutions to meet those needs."2 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's team are all extremely resourceful and know all the shortcuts through complex and tough situations. They are always ready and available to help, no matter the time or circumstances."2 White & Case LLPCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case is a globally-renowned firm that possesses impressive capabilities in many key financial areas, as well as local law expertise in numerous other jurisdictions. The law firm offers:
Band 3
3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is an internationally-respected firm that offers an impressive spread of capital markets practices across areas of specialism. The law firm offers:3 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedKey figures within the firm's US team include Catherine Clarkin and Robert Downes in New York and Sarah Payne in Palo Alto. Carsten Berrar is regarded as a leading figure within European capital markets and is head of the firm's German team.
Band 4
4 Baker McKenzieCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has a respected capital markets practice with an impressive global footprint spanning across Europe, Asia, the USA and the Middle East. The law firm offers:4 Sidley Austin LLPCapital Markets: Equity2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin has a vastly experienced capital markets team with particular proficiency in advising on debt capital transactions, along with structured finance and securitisation. The law firm offers: