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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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With a long history of representing major investors, domestic issuers, and underwriters, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has extensive expertise in handling at-the-market programs and complex common stock offerings. The firm fields specialists in the energy, real estate, and financial services sectors, with co-head Courtney Cochran Butler located in Houston. The other joint leads- Peter O’Brien in New York and Robert Smith in Washington DC- have vast experience in REITS and SEC compliance matters, whilst James Davidson stands out for his advice on corporate governance matters from his base in Houston. New York’s Michael Fitzpatrick concentrates on privately placed offerings of equity, and Steven Friend is highlighted for his liability management work.
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  • ‘The Hunton Andrews Kurth practice is very strong in terms of its representations in the REIT space. They understand the specific issues in the space and are deeply knowledgeable on the relevant rules and regulations.’

  • ‘Rob Smith and Kate Saltz are excellent securities law attorneys. The provide a high level and consistent level of service and are forward looking.’

  • ‘The Hunton Team offers tremendous value for fees and attentive service.’

  • ‘Jim Davidson has been outstanding and provides well-informed, practical advice.’

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Key clients

  • Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald
  • Darden Restaurants, Inc.
  • Duke Energy Corporation
  • Pacific Gas & Electric Company
  • Philip Morris International Inc.
  • CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
  • Energy Transfer, LP
  • NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.
  • Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

Work highlights

Represented the sales agents in connection with the establishment of the at-the-market program for Xcel Energy, Inc. to sell up to an aggregate of $2.5 billion of its common stock from time to time through the sales agents.
Advised the sale agents in connection with the American ElectricPower Company, Inc’s commencement of an at-the-market program to sell up to an aggregate offering price of $1.7 billion of AEP’s common stock from time to time through either the sale agents or forward counterparties, who will, at AEP’s request, borrow from third parties.
Represented Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. in connection with the commencement of an $850 million ATM program for Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund.

Lawyers

Practice head

Courtney Cochran Butler

Peter O’Brien

Robert Smith

Other key lawyers

James Davidson

Michael Fitzpatrick

Steven Friend

Michael O’Leary

Kate Saltz

Philip Haines

Patrick Jamieson

Mayme Beth Donohue

Brendan Harney