Akin’s capital markets offering is especially active on issuer-side mandates in the energy, mining, financial services, asset management, and entertainment spaces, among others. Jesse Brush in New York is noted for his experience advising credit investors and distressed companies on recapitalization transactions as well as issuers, investors, and underwriters on public offerings and private placements. He leads the team alongside Dallas-based John Clayton, who regularly represents issuers and private equity sponsors. Ryan Cox and Garrett DeVries, both in Dallas, play key roles in the team; Cox’s varied practice covers convertible securities and 144A offerings, while DeVries is highly experienced in the energy, retail, restaurant, infrastructure, and aviation sectors, among others. John Goodgame in Houston is also a key contact for work in the energy space.
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Key clients
- Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders of Akumin, Inc.
- Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
- Global Atlantic Financial Company
- Lynrock Lake LP
- OCM Njord Holdings S.à.r.l. (Oaktree)
- Viper Energy, Inc.
- Warrior Met Coal, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented a noteholder group in structuring a unique reverse Dutch auction repurchase and new secured notes issuances as part of chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
Represented Cinemark Holdings, Inc. in 144A/Reg S private placement of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes issued by Cinemark USA, Inc.
Advised OCM Njord Holdings S.à.r.l. (Oaktree), a company indirectly owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and its affiliates, in the $250 million partial selldown of its stake in TORM plc, a shipping company and one of the world’s largest owners and operators of product tankers. Torm is listed on the Nasdaq in New York and Copenhagen.
Lawyers
Practice head
Jesse Brush; John Clayton
Other key lawyers
Ryan Cox; Garret DeVries; John Goodgame