Engaging in the full array of debt and equity capital markets transactions on behalf of both issuers and underwriters, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP secured lending and representing initial purchasers. Counting large financial services companies with operations globally among standout clients, Doug Rayburn in Dallas and Doug Horowitz in New York are key figures in the team, the latter of whom has a background in corporate governance. The group’s activity spans IPOs and derivative securities, and offerings connected with senior first lien notes and Rule 144A debt proceedings. Issuer side representations includes. The practice has also strengthened its knowledge of Rule 144A/Reg S and registered cross-border transactions with the addition of Michael Saliba in New York from Latham & Watkins in March 2025, who has experience in transactions in a range of jurisdictions globally.
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Key clients
- J.P. Morgan Securities
- Wells Fargo Securities
- Jefferies LLC
- CACI International, Inc.
- Star Leasing Company, LLC
- One Sky Flight
- Vail Resorts, Inc.
- Bank of America
- R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
- Stem, Inc.
- Calumet Specialty Products Partners
Work highlights
Advised the initial purchasers on offering of Euro-Denominated secured notes and PIK toggle notes by 3G Capital Affiliate for Skechers U.S.A. Acquisition.
Advised Nielsen Holdings Limited and its affiliate Neptune BidCo US Inc. on Neptune BidCo's offering of $1.2 billion in senior secured notes.
Advised CACI International on an upsized offering of $1 billion 6.375% senior notes.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Doug Rayburn; Doug Horowitz
Other key lawyers
Michael Saliba