King & Spalding LLP’s investment-grade debt expertise covers registered offerings, private placements, Rule 144A offerings, convertible debt offerings, and sustainability-linked bonds, among other matters. Keith Townsend in Atlanta has broad experience advising both public and private companies on a wide range of capital markets transactions as issuer’s counsel. New York-based Elizabeth Morgan is active in the healthcare, retail, tech, and real estate sectors, among others. The two partners lead the practice alongside Cal Smith, also in Atlanta. Zachary Davis and Kevin Manz, based in Atlanta and New York respectively, are key contacts in the group. Zachary Cochran left the firm in June 2024.
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Key clients
- Trane Technologies
- United Parcel Service
- Millicom International Cellular S.A.
- Satellogic Inc.
- Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
- Genuine Parts Company
- Evolent Health
- Athyrium Capital Management
- Piedmont Office Realty Trust
- ConocoPhillips
Work highlights
Advised Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) on its underwritten public offering of an aggregate $750 million of senior notes.
Advised United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) on the issuance and sale of $2.6 billion aggregate of senior notes.
Advised Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ: TIGO) on its $450 million senior notes offering.
Lawyers
Practice head
Keith Townsend
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Morgan; Cal Smith; Zachary Davis; Kevin Manz