With a focus on counseling issuers, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advises on complex equity, debt, and hybrid offerings, as well as acquisition financings and IPOs. The broader capital markets team is co-headed by the five-strong Gregory Ezring, Neel Sachdev, Eric Wedel, Brian Janson, and John Kennedy. Notably, the team is skilled in high-yield and convertible debt offerings. Its global capital markets team benefits from Christopher J. Cummings, who has advised investment banks and companies on public and private transactions, and Christian Kurtz, who advises issuers and investment banks across mining, oil and gas, technology, and telecommunications. Both professionals maintain a presence in New York as well as Toronto. Also in New York, is key contact Luke Jennings.
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- ‘Paul Weiss has a particular expertise in Canada/US cross border financing and M&A. They are the best in this area. They are extremely practical and user friendly. Their knowledge in the area is second to none.’
‘Chris Cummings is incredibly practical and knowledgeable.
Practice head
Gregory Ezring; Neel Sachdev; Eric Wedel; Brian Janson; John Kennedy
Other key lawyers
Christopher J. Cummings; Christian Kurtz; Luke Jennings