Continuously representing major private equity, investment, and asset management clients, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP regularly handles both private and public senior secured notes offerings, alongside assisting with securities law implications. The firm’s issuer-focused offering predominantly covers the telecoms, financial services, and leisure industries, covering the whole spectrum of IPOs, convertible, and follow-on offerings. Based out of New York, Brian Janson specializes in leveraged finance matters, Gregory Ezring concentrates on private equity offerings, John Kennedy is also highlighted for his representation of both issuers and underwriters.
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‘The team consistently delivered timely advice well thought-out from a legal and commercial perspective, which was instrumental to the successful deal execution. They are second to none in terms of thoughtfulness, timeliness, professionalism and attention to details. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this team for anyone contemplating a capital markets deal.’
‘I worked with Brian Janson closely during a recent bond offering deal. He advised clients based on deep understanding of clients' motivation and concerns, and consistently delivered extremely thoughtful and timely advice considering legal, commercial and other multiple aspects of the issues, which was impressive.’
Key clients
- Apollo Global Management
- Carnival Corporation & plc
- Dana, Inc.
- Hunt Companies
- Stone Point Capital
- MidCap Financial
- Taylor Morrison
- Rackspace Technology
- Garrett Motion
- Northwest Fiber
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Brian Janson
Practice head
Claudine Meredith-Goujon; Steven Williams; Gregory Ezring; Eric Wedel; Brian Janson; John Kennedy
Other key lawyers
Timothy Cruickshank; Luke Jennings; Christodoulos Kaoutzanis