
Frequently handling high-profile IPOs, SPAC transactions, and private equity investments, Mayer Brown International LLP is highly skilled in advising both issuers and managers, primarily from across the insurance and life sciences fields. The team is well versed in overseeing pre-IPO private placements, PIPE transactions, and at-the-market offerings, with the New York-based practice head Anna Pinedo specializing in hybrid offerings and complex de-SPAC transactions. Phyllis Korff is an experienced capital markets and securities lawyer, David Bakst primarily focuses on cross-border equity transactions, while Brian Hirshberg is knowledgeable on direct listings and mortgage market topics. Ali Perry stands out for her corporate governance work, and Milena Muradian is also cited as key.
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Key clients
- BMO Capital Markets
- BofA Securities, Inc.
- Boeing
- Capital One Financial Corporation (Designated Underwriters' Counsel)
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Cenlar Capital Corp.
- CPPIB
- Dynex Capital, Inc.
- Great Ajax Corp.
- J.P. Morgan Securities
Work highlights
- Advised Raymond James & Associates, as lead underwriter, in connection with Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc.’s $128.8 million initial public offering (IPO) of 9.2 million shares of Class A Common Stock.
- Represented Dynex Capital, Inc. in connection with its at-the-market (ATM) offering program, which was upsized to 69,353,243 shares of common stock—35,468,000 shares of which remain available for sale—for aggregate proceeds of $437.7 million.
- Represented William Blair & Co., as underwriter, in connection with Powerfleet, Inc.’s PIPE offering of 20,000,000 shares of its Common Stock, for aggregate proceeds of $70 million.
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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
Anna Pinedo
Other key lawyers
Phyllis Korff; David Bakst; Brian Hirshberg; Ali Perry; Milena Muradian; Marc Leong