Capital Markets

Whether you are looking to raise capital, access new markets, comply with regulations, or enhance your corporate governance, we have the skills, resources, and relationships to make it happen.

Our capital markets lawyers advise both corporate issuers and underwriters in public and private market offerings around the world, advising on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of debt, equity, and hybrid securities offerings.

We are dedicated to assisting large, mid-cap, and emerging growth companies; underwriters; placement agents; trustees; venture capital and private equity firms; family offices; and other investors in private and public market securities offerings and other capital markets transactions. 

Our global capital markets lawyers have experience in a wide range of transactions, including: 

Equity and equity-linked transactions

  • Initial public offerings (IPOs)
  • Follow‑on/secondary offerings
  • At‑the‑market (ATM) programs
  • Private investments in public equity (PIPEs)
  • Rights offerings
  • Convertible and other equity‑linked offerings
  • Private placements (Reg D/Reg S)
  • Regulation A+ offerings
  • Spin‑offs and split‑offs
  • De‑SPAC transactions and related listings
  • Tender and exchange offers (equity)
  • Stock exchange listings and compliance
  • Equity derivatives 

Debt and structured products

  • Investment‑grade notes offerings
  • High‑yield bond offerings
  • Rule 144A/Reg S debt offerings
  • Acquisition/bridge‑to‑bond financings
  • Securitizations and structured finance
  • Commercial paper and MTN programs
  • Tender and exchange offers (debt)
  • Fund and structured product listings

Built for enduring relationships, our global, cross‑practice team provides timely, practical guidance – from regulatory and litigation to executive compensation, benefits, and partnering/licensing – to deliver real-time guidance on capital markets transactions and day-to-day public company issues.
 
Several of our capital markets lawyers have held senior positions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, adding depth of knowledge and nuanced insights to the securities and listing challenges our clients face.

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