Mr Jeffrey Karpf > Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP > San Francisco, United States > Lawyer Profile

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s capital markets team remains at the forefront of the domestic debt offerings space on both the issuer and underwriter side; the team’s broad experience covers SEC-registered and unsecured notes as well as mortgage and green/SGD-linked bonds, among other securities. Recent highlights for the group include advising Verizon Communications Inc., as issuer’s counsel in connection with the telecom giant’s aggregate $4.5bn debt offering. Jeffrey Karpf’s varied practice sees him represent issuers, managers, sponsors, and investment banks in domestic and international transactions. David Lopez regularly advises on billion-dollar transactions, while Adam Fleisher’s expertise spans offerings and liability management transactions in a wide range of industries. Helena Grannis is noted for her experience in the financial services, healthcare, tech, and retail sectors. Lillian Tsu is well versed in registered public offerings, private placements, and Rule 144A/Reg S offerings. Francesca Odell and Craig Brod are also key contacts in the group. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s remains at the forefront of the global offerings space and offers a comprehensive service to both corporate and sovereign clients, with the group especially well known for its representations of Latin American and Caribbean sovereign issuers. Recent highlights for the group include its representation of the Republic of Paraguay in connection with its $500m and PYG3.64tn bond offerings, with the latter transaction Paraguay’s first Guaranies-denominated debt offering on the international capital markets. Jeffrey Karpf handles a wide range of public and private debt and equity offerings for investment banks and issuers. Jorge Juantorena and Francesca Odell stand out for their strong presence in Latin America, with Odell known particularly for her work for major Brazilian corporates. Adam Fleisher’s varied practice spans IPOs as well as convertible bond and and rights offerings, both on the issuer and underwriter side. David Lopez and Duane McLaughlin are also key contacts in the practice.

The corporate governance practice at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton gives ‘practical advice’ to multinational corporations, boasting a strong track record in the technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors. In New York, Francesca Odell and Helena Grannis form the cornerstone of the practice, which covers the full spectrum of governance work, assisting clients with SEC compliance, shareholder proposals, and ESG strategy. The team is actively involved in how the clients run their companies, advising them on matters involving executive compensation, directorial appointments, financial reporting, and non-GAP financial measures. Odell is actively involved in the boardroom of major corporations, assisting them with cybersecurity protocols, crisis management, and managing activist shareholders. Grannis has a broad skill set and regularly advises clients on SEC and public disclosure obligations. Jeffrey Karpf is a commercially astute lawyer who utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in his governance work for clients such as Google. Lillian Tsu handles governance matters in multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating skill in handling proxy battlers, SEC reports, and risk management. Shuangjun Wang splits her focus between capital markets work and helping clients with their ESG strategy.