Mayer Brown’s global capital markets practice handles a wide range of matters on both the debt and equity side, including IPOs, Rule 144A and Reg S offerings, and continuous issuance programs. The practice maintains long-term relationships with major Canadian banks and pension funds and remains at the forefront of the Canadian covered bonds space, among other areas. With three offices in Brazil, the firm also has a strong presence in Latin America. Practice head Anna Pinedo has an especially strong reputation for her work in Canada, Israel, and the Nordics. David Bakst has varied capital markets experience with a particular focus on securities offerings involving non-US issuers. Phyllis Korff has vast experience assisting Israeli companies in the asset management, insurance, biotech, healthcare, tech, and manufacturing sectors. Jerry Marlatt plays a key role in the practice’s Canada offering. Ryan Castillo is also a key contact in the group.
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Key clients
- Marex Group
- BMO Capital Markets
- BofA Securities, Inc.
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
- Credit Suisse
- Deutsche Bank
- HSBC
- Banco BTG Pactual S/A
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Practice head
Anna Pinedo
Other key lawyers
David Bakst; Phyllis Korff; Ryan Castillo; Jerry Marlatt