Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher works with corporate issuers and underwriters on primary and secondary offerings across UK, US, and European markets and also serves as key port of call for investment funds and brokers seeking assistance with high-value equity investments in the biotech and e-commerce sectors, among others. Chris Haynes is well-regarded for his experience handling ECM transactions in the tech sector and serves as a key contact for SPAC IPOs. Haynes co-heads the team with Steve Thierbach, who is well-regarded for his ability to guide clients through cross-border equity transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘A strong and knowledgeable team, offering practical solutions to complex problems.’
‘Chris Haynes and Tom Barker have been incredibly supportive on our transactions; great communication, a deep knowledge of not only the law, but its specific application to our business, and a hands on practical approach.’
‘The key strengths are the team's deep capital markets experience and knowledge, which means they always provide invaluable and considered advice to clients. They also have a strong network in the sectors where they specialise.’
‘Chris Haynes is the partner that we have worked with most over the years and we really value Chris's subject matter expertise, but also his very calm and considered manner. We have worked with him across multiple transactions and would particularly note his tech sector experience.’
‘The partner-led style separates Gibson Dunn from some of the other firms.’
‘Chris Haynes and Steve Thierbach are excellent advisers and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Gibson lawyers are consistently over-achieving and always available with solutions and measured advice.’
‘Chris Haynes and Steve Thierbach are seasoned, senior practitioners with decades of experience and an ability to tease out issues while remaining staunchly commercial. They anticipate our firm's concerns and are focused on successful execution while balancing risk.’
Key clients
- AO World
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- Barclays Bank
- Citigroup
- Deutsche Numis
- Emirates NBD
- Goldman Sachs
- J.P. Morgan
- KKR
- Morgan Stanley
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Practice head
Chris Haynes; Steve Thierbach
Other key lawyers
Thomas Barker; Sarah Leiper-Jennings