The bi-coastal capital markets practice at Freshfields is particularly strong in the technology and life sciences sectors, advising issuers and underwriters on a broad range of equity transactions. The practice is led by Sarah Solum in Silicon Valley and Pamela Marcogliese in New York. Solum brings extensive experience across IPOs, direct listings, convertible note deals and preferred stock financings. Marcogliese is widely recognized for her work on IPOs, direct listings and SPAC transactions. Calise Cheng provides support for companies in the tech industry, alongside Phillip Stoup who brings a wealth of knowledge to the life sciences industry. Taryn Zucker is noted for selling security holders in IPOs. Erik Gerding joined the firm in January 2025, bringing deep regulatory expertise across the corporate lifecycle. Chris DeCresce departed the team in February 2026.
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Key clients
- AST SpaceMobile, Inc
- EVgo
- Oracle
- Super Micro Computer, Inc.
- Mercury Technologies
- Sonoco Products Company
- Ares Strategic Income Fund
- Republic Services
- Priority Technology Holdings
- Human Interest, Inc.
- ServiceTitan
- Leerink Partners LLC
Work highlights
Advised AST SpaceMobile, Inc. on the $1.15 billion offering of aggregate principal amount of 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2036.
Advised Oracle regarding $32 billion of debt issuances over the past 12 months.
Advised new client Supermicro on a private placement of $700 million convertible senior notes, certain amendments and waivers with respect to its existing $1.725 billion convertible senior notes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sarah Solum; Pamela Marcogliese
Other key lawyers
Calise Cheng; Phillip Stoup; Erik Gerding; Taryn Zucker