Mayer Brown‘s New York-based capital markets practice continues to advise on a range of debt transactions for both issuers and underwriters, with particular expertise in the financial services industry where it represents major banking, investment and asset management entities. Its work includes representing clients on investment-grade and convertible debt offerings, as well as SEC-registered, fixed-to-floating rate, and Reg S/144A offerings offerings. Anna Pinedo leads the team and is an experienced advisor to financial institutions. especially in relation to transactions connected to the financial services, life sciences and REIT sectors. Ryan Castillo is an active member of the team with notable contributions to corporate finance transactions. David Bakst is a key contact for investment banking firms, as well as pension funds and asset managers. Jerry Marlatt is noted for his commercial paperwork, particularly in relation to covered notes. Anna Ren and Marc Leong are ones to watch.
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- ‘They have an encyclopedic knowledge of all the latest developments in securities law, but more importantly have a deep understanding of our business and therefore are able to make better business-minded decisions. ’
‘Anna Pinedo – one of the foremost experts in securities law in the industry. Extremely knowledgeable and responsive. Ryan Castillo – An expert in debt capital markets and liability management.’
‘Simply put, Anna Pinedo is, hands down, the best in the business. ’
‘Anna Pinedo is an outstanding managing partner and thought leader who heads a team of knowledgeable debt finance attorneys. Mayer Brown also has cross-border capabilities, leveraging the knowledge of its European offices. The firm has also been open to helping us streamline our transactions, including the potential use of strategic AI.’
‘Anna Pinedo – extraordinary relationship partner; responsive, highly knowledgeable, and provides best in class client service; Marla Matusic – trusted young partner who is responsive and client oriented; Bradley Berman – experienced and knowledgeable counsel.’
Key clients
- Islandsbanki
- Columbia Pipelines Holding Company LLC/TC Energy
- Macquarie Group
- CME Group
- National Bank of Canada
- Truist Bank
- Bank of Nova Scotia
- Toronto Dominion
- Capital One Financial
- Marex plc
- Mizuho New York Branch
- Nomura America Finance LLC (Nomura)
- Prologis
- Nissan Motor Acceptance
- Blackstone Holdings Finance Co LLC
- OMERS
- PSP
- CPPIB
- Carlyle Group
Work highlights
Advised Marex Group plc in its $500 million SEC-registered offering of 5.829% Senior Notes due 2028 and F-3 shelf filing for senior debt, subordinated debt and capital contingent securities.
Advised the underwriters in $6.5 billion offerings by Capital One of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes and Subordinated Notes.
Advised Columbia Pipelines Holding Company and Coastal GasLink Pipeline, two natural gas pipeline transportation companies owned by TC Energy Corp in $8.6 billion offerings of senior notes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Anna Pinedo
Other key lawyers
Ryan Castillo; David Bakst; Jerry Marlatt; Anna Ren; Marc Leong