Demonstrating substantial expertise in complex Rule 144A and Regulation S high-yield offerings, Jones Day draws upon the knowledge across its offices in the US, Europe, and Asia, when providing bespoke advice to domestic and international issuers. The team’s financial markets lawyers predominantly specialize in the aviation, automotive, and media fields, regularly concentrating on debt and equity transactions and follow-on offerings. Operating from New York, Brett Barragate and Jayant Tambe co-head the US offering, while Cleveland’s Michael Solecki is knowledgeable on securities law issues. From NY, Rory Hood stands out for his investment-grade insight, and in Atlanta, Joel May and Mark Hanson are also cited as integral members.
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Key clients
- Avient Corporation
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
- Coronado Global Resources Inc.
- Gray Television, Inc.
- OUTFRONT Media Inc.
- PHINIA Inc
- TransDigm Group Incorporated
- Wesco International, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised TransDigm Group Incorporated on the USD 4.4 billion Rule 144A and Regulation S offering, consisting of USD 2.2 billion of 6.375% Senior Secured Notes and USD2.2billion of 6.625% Senior Secured Notes by wholly-owned subsidiary TransDigm Inc.
- Advised WESCO International Inc. on the USD 1.75 billion Rule 144A and Regulation S offering by direct subsidiary WESCO Distribution, Inc., consisting of USD 900 million of 6.375% Senior Notes and USD 850 million of 6.625% Senior Notes.
- Advised Gray Television on the USD 1.25 billion Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of 10.500% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2029.
Lawyers
Practice head
Brett Barragate; Jayant Tambe; Alban Caillemer du Ferrage
Other key lawyers
Michael Solecki; Rory Hood; Joel May; Mark Hanson; Hannah Fregolle; Mary Kubiuk