Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Advising on a broad range of global transactions, including IPOs, seasoned offerings, and the issuance of equity and high-yield investment-grade securities, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP excels on both the issuer and underwriter sides. Capital markets co-chair Gregory Astrachan advises global companies, private equity sponsors, and banks on M&A, securities offerings, and corporate governance. Co-chair Eddie Best focuses on debt, convertible, and hybrid securities offerings and liability management transactions. Co-chair Cristopher Greer advises sponsors, issuers, and investment banks on public and private debt, equity, and equity-linked offerings, with experience in SEC matters and leading high-profile IPOs. The trio have a presence in the New York office. In Chicago, John Ablan handles complex capital markets transactions, de-SPACs, and liability management, as well as public company compliance matters. Christopher Forrester joined the team in February 2026 from A&O Shearman.