Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP continues to maintain a strong issuer-side practice, leveraging its network of offices across the country including in New York, San Francisco, Denver, and Houston to advise issuers across a multitude of sectors such as banking, automotive, and energy. Co-chairing the practice are Peter Wardle and Andrew Fabens, the latter advising major corporate issuers and investment banks in investment-grade debt offerings. They are joined as practice leads by Houston-based lawyers Hilary Holmes, whose experience includes substantial work in the oil, energy and gas sector in the region, and Stewart McDowell, whose expertise includes convertible notes and liability management transactions. Robert Giannattasio is one to watch, representing top financial institutions and companies. Rodrigo Surcan and Denver-based Robyn Zolman are also key names in the team. Michael Saliba was hired from Latham & Watkins and Atma Kabad joined the Houston office from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in March and June 2025 respectively. All lawyers mentioned above are based in New York unless otherwise specified.
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Testimonials
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‘My experience with this firm is outstanding. I have total confidence that both from a documentation and execution perspective things will run smoothly.’
‘Robert Giannattasio is the best counsel I have worked with in my 25-year career. He is very knowledgeable and very good at resolving issues and managing situations.’
‘The team is very seasoned and has experience with every situation we've ever faced. For large financing transactions they have vast resources and can move as fast as needed.’
‘Andrew Fabens is my favorite outside lawyer. He is extremely experienced and has a practical approach that he tailors to our needs.’
Key clients
- Wells Fargo Securities
- Ford Motor Company
- Barclays Capital
- The Williams Companies, Inc.
- American Electric Power
- Marriott International
- Celanese Corporation
- Phillips66
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- General Electric Company
- Central American Bank of Economic Integration (CABEI)
- American Tower Corporation
Work highlights
Represented Wells Fargo Securities on multiple debt offerings totaling $22bn.
Advised GE HealthCare Technologies on $1.5 Billion Notes Offering.
Represented Phillips 66 in its $2 Billion offering of junior subordinated notes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Robert Giannattasio
Practice head
Hillary Holmes; Andrew Fabens; Stewart McDowell; Peter Wardle
Other key lawyers
Robert Giannattasio; Robyn Zolman; Rodrigo Surcan; Michael Saliba; Atma Kabad