Routinely handling multiple offerings and debt issuances on behalf of foreign governments and multinational corporations, Arnold & Porter has vast multi-jurisdictional capabilities. The team is also skilled in managing private placements and IPOs on behalf of issuers, with San Francisco-based co-lead Teresa Johnson being a specialist in corporate governance work and securities transactions. From New York, Christopher Peterson also heads, primarily focusing on issuances of equity and complex M&A, while in Washington DC, both Eli Whitney Debevoise and Gregory Harrington stand out for their knowledge in international financial transactions and project finance matters.

Demonstrating extensive expertise in complex private placements and senior notes offerings, Baker Botts L.L.P. is highly regarded by both issuers and underwriters within the energy and environmental industries. The firm’s capital markets team is regularly engaged by companies, financial advisors, and special committees, drawing upon its cross-border knowledge with European and North American jurisdictions. The two Houston-based joint heads Joshua Davidson and Doug Getten each specialize in refinancings of unsecured notes and common stock offerings. Samantha Hale Crispin also leads from Dallas, while New York’s Adorys Velazquez concentrates on securities law matters. Houston-based Travis Wofford and Carina Antweil are also highlighted as key.

Offering bespoke advice on private placements, IPOs, and follow-on equity offerings, Baker McKenzie LLP has in-depth experience of representing both domestic and international issuers. The team has additional expertise in corporate governance matters and de-SPAC transactions, while the New York-based lead Mark Mandel is highly knowledgeable in public offerings and divestitures. From Dallas, Roger Bivans concentrates on capital markets transactions and securities regulation, Michael Fitzgerald is a corporate finance expert based in New York, and both Joy Gallup and Arturo Carrillo are highlighted as key.

Heavily praised for its ‘responsiveness’ and ‘attention to detail’, Bracewell LLP routinely acts for major domestic and international issuers, covering all elements of IPOs, private placements, and complex equity financings. The practice mainly concentrates on the energy, infrastructure, and utilities sectors, with the Houston-based team lead Will Anderson being an expert in capital markets transactions, SEC compliance, and disclosure matters. Located in New York, Catherine Hood represents both underwriters and investors in equity and hybrid securities offerings, Todd Eckland focuses on complex private placements, while Houston’s Troy Harder is a corporate law specialist.

Being a preeminent player in the US and international capital markets, and a primary choice for issuers, sponsors, and managers, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton fields a ‘lean but very effective’ outfit, specializing in handling complex secondary public offers and high-value IPOs. The team is well versed in overseeing strategic partnerships, share repurchases on behalf of issuers, and multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, while predominantly focusing on the financial services and tech spheres. With the whole team based in New York, Jeff Karpf has extensive expertise in representing investment banks in private equity and liability management transactions, David Lopez is a corporate governance and capital markets expert, while Craig Brod is knowledgeable in private debt and equity financings. Adam Fleisher concentrates on complex private placements, and both Francesca Odell and Helena Grannis stand out for their work in complex issuances and shareholder proposals.

With the New York-based trio of Andrew Epstein, Jason Myers, and Gary Brooks  leading the team, Clifford Chance routinely advises on the whole spectrum of cross-border IPO and securities law issues. Supporting both issuers and managers, the practice leverages the expertise of US-qualified lawyers based across European, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets, with Epstein primarily focusing on REITs and M&A transactions. Myers is knowledgeable in general corporate transactions and PIPEs, Brooks is an expert in debt restructuring, while Houston-based Trevor Lavelle specializes in liability management proceedings.

Fielding a team of ‘incredibly experienced’ attorneys, Cooley LLP routinely advises issuers and managers on all aspects of equity offerings, predominantly focusing on high-profile IPOs and direct listings. The practice has extensive expertise across the biotech, biopharma, and healthcare industries, consistently acting on behalf of private and public companies alongside investment banks. Based out of San Diego, co-lead Charlie Kim is an expert in equity and debt issuances, primarily in the tech and consumer sectors, while in San Francisco, co-head David Peinsipp has expertise in follow-on and 144A offerings. From New York, Div Gupta is knowledgeable in IPOs on shares of common stock, and in Palo Alto, Eric Jensen specializes in capital markets and other corporate transactions, and Jon Avina assists tech companies with securities and governance proceedings. With the team also being well versed in proxy contests and acquisitions, Eric Jensen is a standout in New York, and West Coast’s John-Paul Motley is also highlighted as key.

Headed by the New York-based trio of Craig Arcella, William Fogg, and Andrew Pitts, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP’s practice is uniquely balanced between advising issuers and managers on all forms of equity offerings. This spans from high-profile IPOs, complex secondary offerings, and related derivative transactions, with the department displaying specific expertise in the tech, finance, and consumer retail industries. The team is regularly called upon to support on issues surrounding capital-raising transactions, with Fogg being an expert in representing major investment banks on general corporate and disclosure matters. Pitts is a corporate finance specialist predominantly, whilst D Scott Bennett is well versed in guiding venture capital-backed corporations and investors in the tech, fintech, and digital assets fields. Nicholas Dorsey stands out for his knowledge on public and private offerings of securities, and both C Daniel Haaren and Douglas Dolan are also cited as key. All mentioned lawyers are based in the New York office.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP fields a team of lawyers specializing in managing secondary public offerings, debt and equity structured securities, alongside complex SPAC and PIPE transactions. The practice is highly regarded for its coverage of the insurance, retail, and financial services industries, with the attorneys frequently handling multi-jurisdictional IPOs on behalf of both managers and issuers. Located in New York, Paul Rodel and Steven Slutzky spearhead the outfit, each focusing on securities transactions and private placements. Morgan Hayes is a corporate governance expert, Eric Juergens mainly concentrates on SEC and stock exchange rules, while Matthew Kaplan counsels public and private companies on disclosure and finance proceedings. Peter Loughran is well versed in capital markets transactions, and Ben Pedersen is highlighted for his knowledge in the telecoms and healthcare spheres. All lawyers mentioned are New York-based.

Leveraging cross-border capabilities with Caribbean and Middle Eastern jurisdictions, Dechert LLP boasts a strong track record in private placements, IPOs, and public offerings of common stock. Advising both issuers and underwriters, the team is highly knowledgeable on equity-linked and other securities offerings, with Boston-based Thomas Friedmann routinely navigating sensitive disclosure matters under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. From Washington DC, Harry Pangas concentrates on joint ventures and other strategic transactions, in New York, David Rosenthal acts for investment banks and venture capital funds, while Philadelphia’s Stephen Leitzell stands out for his corporate governance work.

Predominantly operating in the tech, life sciences, and real estate sectors, DLA Piper LLP (US) leverages vast expertise from its network of offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific when overseeing cross-border IPOs and de-SPAC transactions. The practice’s offering includes bespoke advice to both issuers and underwriters, with co-head Joshua Kaufman being a specialist in advising high-growth businesses on strategic development and transformational transactions from his bases in New York and Miami. The other lead, Era Anagnosti, is a corporate governance expert from Washington DC, while in New York, Stephen Alicanti focuses on debt securities and Austin’s Drew Valentine is a corporate finance specialist.

Covering both the issuer and manager sides, Freshfields has extensive expertise in handling public offerings of ordinary shares, high-value IPOs, and convertible notes transactions. Leveraging the vast knowledge of the team’s US-qualified capital markets lawyers across the US, Europe, and Asia, the outfit is well versed in equity and debt transactions. Operating out of Silicon Valley, Sarah Solum constantly provides bespoke advice on SEC compliance and corporate governance matters, while Pamela Marcogliese primarily focuses on direct listings and SPAC transactions. From New York, Michael Levitt is an expert in acting for investment banks and institutional investors, and Valerie Jacob specializes in capital raises, M&A, and joint ventures.

Acting on behalf of major issuers and managers, the Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP team leverages ‘varied experience and expert advice’ when advising on high-profile IPOs and complex offerings of common shares. The practice is especially active in the financial services, real estate, and tech industries, showcasing a specific focus upon follow-on and secondary equity offerings. The New York-based outfit is spearheaded by Daniel Bursky, specializing in convertible securities, high-yield debt, and private placements, while Andrew Barkan is an expert in corporate finance proceedings. Mark Hayek predominantly concentrates on leveraged loans and debt securities offerings, and Monica Thurmond is knowledgeable on high-yield bridge financings. Joshua Wechsler regularly supports both underwriters and sponsors, and Lee Barnum is a debt securities practitioner, frequently working with private equity sponsors.

Demonstrating vast expertise in managing secondary public offerings and at-the-market equity programs, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is well versed in representing both major issuers and managers, predominantly in the real estate, financial services, and energy industries. Based out of New York, Andrew Fabens specializes in handling follow-on equity offerings and securities law issues, in Texas, Hillary Holmes is a corporate governance expert, and California’s Stewart McDowell primarily focuses on PIPEs and liability management transactions. Also in California, Peter Wardle is knowledgeable on cross-border M&A, while Colorado-based Robyn Zolman stands out for her IPO insight.

Overseeing high-profile public offerings for an underwriting syndicate and advising issuers on both debt and equity follow-on offerings, Goodwin draws upon strong multi-jurisdictional capabilities and substantial bench-strength. The practice mainly represents private companies in complex financings and IPOs, alongside supporting public corporations in their SEC reporting and corporate governance proceedings. Edwin O’Connor heads the New York offering, being a specialist in the tech and life sciences sectors, while Silicon Valley-based Bradley Weber is highly knowledgeable in IPOs and PIPEs. From Boston, Joseph Theis is an expert in securities law and SEC compliance measures, Robert Puopolo stands out for his M&A and joint venture work, and both Marishka DeToy and Gabriela Morales-Rivera are also cited as key for their coverage of SEC compliance and venture capital financing matters.

Deploying specialists across the life sciences, real estate, and financial services spheres, Hogan Lovells US LLP has a strong track record representing foreign private issuers and investment banks. The practice has in-depth expertise in private placement offerings of equity securities and REIT transactions, with the New York-based team leader Richard Aftanas is highly knowledgeable in IPOs and investment-grade debt offerings. From Philadelphia, Steve Abrams is an expert in follow-on offerings ad PIPEs, while New York’s Sina Hekmat and Rupa Briggs have solid cross-border experience and de-SPAC business combinations. Meanwhile, in Northern Virginia, Kevin Greenslade concentrates on recapitalizations, managed buyouts, and private equity investments.

With a long history of representing major investors, domestic issuers, and underwriters, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has extensive expertise in handling at-the-market programs and complex common stock offerings. The firm fields specialists in the energy, real estate, and financial services sectors, with co-head Courtney Cochran Butler located in Houston. The other joint leads- Peter O’Brien in New York and Robert Smith in Washington DC- have vast experience in REITS and SEC compliance matters, whilst James Davidson stands out for his advice on corporate governance matters from his base in Houston. New York’s Michael Fitzpatrick concentrates on privately placed offerings of equity, and Steven Friend is highlighted for his liability management work.

Spearheaded by the trio of Keith Townsend, Elizabeth Morgan, and Cal Smith, King & Spalding LLP is renowned for its vast knowledge in public and private offerings of debt and equity securities. With an offering focused on the issuer side, the practice handles all aspects of private placements and equity-linked securities. Based in Atlanta, Townsend and Smith each specialize in capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters, and Zachary Davis concentrates on secondary offerings and share repurchases. In New York, Elizabeth Morgan primarily represents investment banks and investors, while Houston’s Jonathan Newton is knowledgeable on SEC reporting obligations.

Showcasing a solid offering between the issuer and manager sides of equity offerings, Kirkland & Ellis LLP fields a team of specialists in high-yield notes offerings, sponsor-backed IPOs, and complex acquisition financings. The practice is highly regarded for representing private equity firms, portfolio companies, and underwriters, with Los Angeles-based Pippa Bond being an expert in corporate finance and securities issues, including leveraged buyouts. From Chicago, Robert Hayward  is highly knowledgeable in corporate governance and SEC compliance measures, in Washington DC, Shagufa Hossain regularly assists investment banks with equity financing issues. Based in New York, Sophia Hudson concentrates on follow-on equity offerings, Joshua Korff predominantly focuses on acquisition finance and restructuring matters, and Christian Nagler stands out for his insight into exchange offers involving convertible securities. In Houston, Matthew Pacey and Julian Seiguer are also cited as integral contacts.

Boasting a strong track record of representing financial institutions and major companies, Latham & Watkins LLP has in-depth knowledge in handling multi-jurisdictional equity offerings for managers and overseeing preferred equity financings for issuers. Mainly covering the automotive, financial services, and therapeutics spheres, the team is highly regarded for its expertise in high-value IPOs and secondary offerings of Shares of Class Common Stock. Spearheaded from New York by Ian Schuman and Stelios Saffos, the former specializes in IPOs and follow-on offerings, while the latter is highly knowledgeable in complex structured equity and mezzanine financings. Also in New York, Marc Jaffe stands out for his IPO experience, Rick Kline has experience of advising innovators in the tech space, while in Los Angeles, Greg Rodgers focuses on convertible notes offerings. Nathan Ajiashvili and Alison Haggerty are also noted for their insight into public and private equity offerings from their base in New York.

Frequently handling high-profile IPOs, SPAC transactions, and private equity investments, Mayer Brown International LLP is highly skilled in advising both issuers and managers, primarily from across the insurance and life sciences fields. The team is well versed in overseeing pre-IPO private placements, PIPE transactions, and at-the-market offerings, with the New York-based practice head Anna Pinedo specializing in hybrid offerings and complex de-SPAC transactions. Phyllis Korff is an experienced capital markets and securities lawyer, David Bakst primarily focuses on cross-border equity transactions, while Brian Hirshberg is knowledgeable on direct listings and mortgage market topics. Ali Perry stands out for her corporate governance work, and Milena Muradian is also cited as key.

Frequently navigating every stage of the capital raising process, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and private placements, McDermott Will & Emery LLP showcases considerable strength in representing issuers. The practice is especially knowledgeable in PIPE transactions, skillfully leveraging its expertise in the advertising, gaming, and blockchain sectors. In Chicago, Eric Orsic co-heads the outfit, specializing in private securities transactions and secondary equity offerings, while the other lead in Washington DC Tom Conaghan is an expert in strategic investments. From New York, Bob Cohen focuses on bridge financings, and Dan Woodard is also cited as key.

Specializing in all aspects of capital market transactions, spanning from at-the-market programs to high-profile public offerings, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP mainly concentrates on the energy, tech, financial services sectors. Covering both the issuer and underwriter sides, Philadelphia-based co-head Joanne Soslow is an expert in corporate and securities matters, while the other joint-lead Celia Soehner splits her time between Pittsburgh and New York. Based in Princeton and New York, David Schwartz focuses on M&A and finance transactions, while Philadelphia’s Justin Chairman routinely acts on behalf of public companies.

Covering a diverse array of at-the-market offerings, IPOs, and private placements, Morrison Foerster has extensive knowledge in representing issuers and selling shareholders. With particular expertise in the oil, real estate, and tech industries, the team has a strong track record in handling complex secondary offerings. Based in Washington DC, team leader Justin Salon is a specialist in corporate governance and securities law matters, while Andy Campbell predominantly focuses on capital markets transactions and equity-linked securities. In Austin, John Hensley is highlighted for his insights into general business matters.

With in-depth knowledge in all aspects of SPAC mergers- primarily in the mining and biotech sectors- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP leverages its multi-jurisdictional expertise across the Caribbean, European, and Asian markets. Operating out of Washington DC, Jonathan Talcott specializes in all elements of IPOs and follow-on offerings in the banking, financial tech, and crypto spheres, while Andrew Tucker is an expert in corporate and securities matters. In Raleigh, David Mannheim predominantly focuses on private placements and public offerings, Atlanta’s Michael Rafter is knowledgeable on REITs, and Peter Strand is also highlighted as key.

Paul Hastings LLP has extensive expertise in IPOs for common stock shares, acting on behalf of issuers and underwriters mainly focused on the oil and gas, chemicals energy transition, and infrastructure spheres. The team routinely represents investment banks, public companies, and venture capital funds, with New York-based Frank Lopez heading the firm’s global securities and capital markets practice. Also operating out of New York, Colin Diamond has vast knowledge in registered equity offerings, private placements, and convertible bond offerings, with Seo Salimi standing out for his. work in cross-border capital market transactions in the life sciences field.

Mainly engaging with domestic and international corporations across the telecoms, financial services, and energy industries, the Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP outfit showcases abundant knowledge on all aspects of IPOs and high-profile offerings of common stock. Solely focusing upon the issuer side, the global co-chair of finance and capital markets, Gregory Ezring is highly knowledgeable in debt restructurings and public equity offerings. Brian Janson is an expert in leveraged finance transactions and corporate governance proceedings, while John Kennedy represents both issuers and underwriters in private securities offerings. Timothy Cruickshank specializes in exchange offers, while Luke Jennings is also noted as key. All lawyers mentinoed are in New York.

Showcasing extensive strength in the tech and life sciences fields, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP routinely assists domestic and international managers in complex secondary offerings and securities transactions. Operating out of Silicon Valley, two of the co-leads Davina Kaile and Gabriella Lombardi specialize in all aspects of IPOs, de-SPACs, and tender offers, while the other joint head David Baxter mainly handles securitizations and debt financings from his base in New York. Also in New York, there is equity offerings expert Jeffrey Delaney and Stephen Ashley, who concentrates on corporate governance proceedings primarily.

Routinely supporting investment banks, private equity sponsors, and multinational companies, Ropes & Gray LLP has vast experience of handling high-value IPOs and complex follow-on offerings. The practice is particularly active across the life sciences, biopharma, and financial services sectors, with the firm’s lawyers being especially well versed in the full range of equity corporate financing transactions. Leading from New York, both Craig Marcus and Paul Tropp specialize in representing both issuers and managers in transactions involving convertible, high-yield, and investment-grade bonds, alongside private placements. From Boston, Paul Kinsella predominantly focuses on securities offerings and governance matters, while in New York, Faiza Rahman is highly knowledgeable on acquisition finance and PIPEs, and Rachel Phillips mainly concentrates on equity and debt securities. Boston’s Thomas Fraser is also highlighted as key for his insight into strategic transactions and joint ventures.

Mainly specializing in the life sciences, healthcare, and energy industries, A&O Shearman acts for issuers and underwriters in multi-jurisdictional private placements, secondary offerings, and IPOs. The firm’s expertise extends to at-the-market offerings and financing transactions, with Ilir Mujalovic heading the practice from New York and focusing on SPACs and convertible bond issues. From Silicon Valley, Christopher Forrester assists investment banks and major sponsors, while New York’s Harald Halbhuber is a debt restructuring expert. Located in Houston, Bill Nelson is knowledgeable in cross-border securities offerings, and Taylor Landry is also highlighted as key.

With global chair Samir Gandhi leading the team, Sidley Austin LLP has extensive experience of overseeing secondary public offerings and complex IPOs, predominantly on behalf of domestic and international underwriters. The practice is well versed in at-the-market equity programs and refinancings, with Ghandi being an expert in private placements and corporate governance matters. With the whole team based in New York, Edward Petrosky focuses on follow-on common stock offerings, Johnny Skumpija stands out for his knowledge in liability management transactions, while Robert Ryan is also highlighted as a key contact.

Representing a broad base of international and domestic issuer and manager clients, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP heavily specializes in the whole spectrum of equity-linked and debt securities offerings, in addition to high-value IPOs. The team shows strength in managing multiple offerings of ordinary and common shares, with the main focus being on the aviation, energy, and retail industries. The practice is led by Joshua Ford Bonnie, Roxane Reardon, and Kenneth Wallach, with the Washington DC-based former being an expert in counselling companies on complex spin-offs and strategic transactions. From New York, Reardon and Wallach bring vast experience in handling single-tranche convertible note offerings and corporate finance transactions to the outfit, while David Azarkh predominantly concentrates on leveraged buyouts. In Palo Alto, William Brentani is a general securities expert, and John Ericson and Richard Fenyes both concentrate on restructurings, debt capital markets transactions, and acquisition finance. All lawyers are New York-based unless otherwise mentioned.

With the New York-based duo of David Goldschmidt and Michael Zeidel leading the team, the Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP team advises both issuers and managers on all elements of high-value joint ventures, complex secondary equity offerings, and IPOs. The firm’s practice routinely provides both US and local law knowledge in the UK, China, and Brazil, frequently representing investment banks and private equity funds. The practice has considerable industry-specific experience across the clean tech, consumer products, and energy industries, with Goldschmidt being an expert in private placements of debt and equity securities, and Zeidel focuses on high-yield and investment grade securities. Ryan Dzierniejko is highly knowledgeable on venture capital financings; while splitting his time between Palo Alto and Los Angeles, Gregg Noel mainly oversees private placements and dispositions. Palo Alto’s Thomas Ivey stands out for his securities law focus, and both Gregory Fernicola and Michael Hong are also highlighted as integral members. All mentioned lawyers are New York based unless otherwise stated.

Striking a solid balance between the issuer and manager sides, Vinson & Elkins LLP is especially active in supporting domestic and international clients from across the energy, finance, and pharma industries, mainly concentrating on IPOs and follow-on equity offerings. The practice is jointly led from Houston, with Sarah Morgan and Doug McWilliams each specializing in complex capital markets transactions and preferred equity investments. Based out of Houston and Denver, Ramey Lane is an expert on securities law and M&A, while in Dallas, Katherine Frank is highly knowledgeable on corporate finance and general corporate representation. Also in Houston, David Oelman and Mike Telle are highlighted for their capital raising work.

Headed by the New York-based duo of Alexander Lynch and Michael Hickey, the ‘very responsive, knowledgeable, and collaborative’ Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP team has in-depth expertise in advising both issuers and managers on complex IPOs, follow-on equity offerings, and private placements. The team frequently draws upon its considerable multi-jurisdictional capabilities, predominantly with North America and the Middle East, overseeing acquisition financings and equity-linked securities. The ‘incredibly hands-on and engaged’ Lynch specializes in strategic investments and major equity capital markets transactions, while Hickey has extensive experience in managing tender and exchange offers. Also in New York, Merritt Johnson stands out for his leveraged buyout and liability management transactions work, Heather Emmel is well versed in public and private mergers, and Ashley Butler is highlighted for handling private and public issuances of securities on behalf of sponsors and underwriters.

Leveraging the expertise of its equity capital markets lawyers across the New York, Miami, Washington DC, and Los Angeles offices, White & Case LLP specializes in all aspects of equity transactions, ranging from high-profile IPOs, de-SPAC business combinations, and convertible note offerings. The practice consistently represents both issuers and managers in complex secondary offerings, whilst demonstrating a strong focus on the pharma, tech, and AI sectors. Operating from New York, Gary Kashar acts as the regional section head of the capital markets outfit, Joel Rubinstein primarily concentrates on follow-on offerings and SPAC transactions, and Elliott Smith is knowledgeable in corporate and securities matters. Jessica Chen stands out for her work on private placements, while Laura Katherine Mann assists investment banks and investors. A.J. Ericksen and Jason Rocha are both also cited as integral players.

Boasting a strong track in complex IPOs and capital securities offerings, the Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP practice leverages its solid cross-border capabilities when being instructed by domestic and international issuers. The team is spearheaded by the trio of Gregory Astrachan, Edward Best, and Cristopher Greer in New York, each specializing in public and private offerings of equity-linked securities and major M&A transactions. Operating out of Chicago and New York, John Ablan primarily concentrates on de-SPAC transactions, Anne Barrett is a corporate governance expert, while Jennifer Carlson stands out for her follow-on offerings knowledge.

Drawing upon strong multi-jurisdictional capabilities- predominantly with Europe- the WilmerHale team is ‘calm under pressure’ when handling IPOs, follow-on public offerings, and complex SPAC transactions. Representing both issuers and managers, the practice shows a special focus on the medtech and medical industries, with the New York-based duo of Brian Johnson and Lisa Firenze leading the outfit. In Boston, Stuart Falber regularly counsels mature public companies and investment banks, and Molly Fox is a corporate finance expert, while Craig Hilts is knowledgeable on convertible debt offerings. Also in Boston, Cynthia Mazareas and Caroline Dotolo are also noted as key.

Being renowned specialists in SPAC mergers in the medical devices and gaming sectors, alongside overseeing high-profile public offerings and IPOs, Winston & Strawn LLP acts on both the issuer and underwriter sides. The practice draws upon its cross-border capabilities with Asian and Caribbean markets, while the team co-head Mike Blankenship stands out for his knowledge on capital markets offerings from his base in Houston. Also leading the outfit, New York-based David Sakowitz primarily concentrates on private placement transactions, and Chicago-based Keerthika Subramanian represents key clients including investment banks and portfolio companies, as well as displaying strength in the consumer products space.