Acting on behalf of major issuers and managers, the Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP team leverages ‘varied experience and expert advice’ when advising on high-profile IPOs and complex offerings of common shares. The practice is especially active in the financial services, real estate, and tech industries, showcasing a specific focus upon follow-on and secondary equity offerings. The New York-based outfit is spearheaded by Daniel Bursky, specializing in convertible securities, high-yield debt, and private placements, while Andrew Barkan is an expert in corporate finance proceedings. Mark Hayek predominantly concentrates on leveraged loans and debt securities offerings, and Monica Thurmond is knowledgeable on high-yield bridge financings. Joshua Wechsler regularly supports both underwriters and sponsors, and Lee Barnum is a debt securities practitioner, frequently working with private equity sponsors.
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‘It's a solid team with good lawyers who are very dedicated to their clients.’
‘Daniel Bursky is a wise senior voice .Andrew Barkan is smart, very hard working and pays attention to detail.’
‘A team of professionals - always available. I feel like I am always surrounded by the best of the best and equipped to handle any situation.’
‘Constant availability, wonderful and varied experience and expert advice.’
Key clients
- B. Riley Securities
- Raymond James
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
- BofA Securities
- Goldman Sachs BDC
- Permira Affiliate (selling stockholder)
- FrontView REIT
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Daniel Bursky
Other key lawyers
Andrew Barkan; Mark Hayek; Monica Thurmond; Joshua Wechsler; Lee Barnum