Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP22 Years Ranked
- Charlie Kim Cooley LLP10 Years Ranked
- Dan Webb Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
- David Peinsipp Cooley LLP8 Years Ranked
- Eric Jensen Cooley LLP16 Years Ranked
- Gregg A Noel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates19 Years Ranked
- Rezwan Pavri Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati12 Years Ranked
- Richard A Kline Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Sarah K Solum Freshfields US LLP12 Years Ranked
- Tad Freese Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- William B Brentani Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP14 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Allison Spinner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
- Bradley Weber Goodwin6 Years Ranked
- Emily Roberts Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- John L Savva Sullivan & Cromwell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jon Avina Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Katharine A Martin Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati16 Years Ranked
- Sarah P. Payne Sullivan & Cromwell LLP9 Years Ranked
- Shayne Kennedy Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
- Steven B Stokdyk Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- Stewart L McDowell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP13 Years Ranked
- Tony Jeffries Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati8 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Alison S Ressler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP23 Years Ranked
- Brett Cooper Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP9 Years Ranked
- Cheston Larson Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Erik Franks Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
- Gian-Michele a Marca Cooley LLP7 Years Ranked
- Heidi Mayon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
- James Evans Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey R Vetter Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian18 Years Ranked
- Michelle Gasaway Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates5 Years Ranked
- Monica J Shilling Kirkland & Ellis LLP16 Years Ranked
- Patrick S Brown Sullivan & Cromwell LLP18 Years Ranked
- Pippa Bond Kirkland & Ellis LLP12 Years Ranked
- Robert A Freedman Fenwick7 Years Ranked
- Ryan A Murr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP8 Years Ranked
- Sarah Axtell Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Amanda Rose Fenwick7 Years Ranked
- Bill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP4 Years Ranked
- Calise Cheng Freshfields US LLP3 Years Ranked
- Denny Won Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey T. Hartlin Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
- John-Paul Motley Cooley LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Ko Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jonie Kondracki Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Julia Forbess Fenwick3 Years Ranked
- Kristin VanderPas Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lewis Kneib Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked
- Maggie L Wong Goodwin5 Years Ranked
- Ran Ben-Tzur Fenwick3 Years Ranked
- Thomas J. Ivey Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates15 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Gordon K DavidsonFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedGordon Davidson has an enviable wealth of capital markets experience having acted on IPOs and other equity offerings for a variety of life sciences and technology companies.S Jeff SaperWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedJeff Saper maintains a distinguished practice focused on securities transactions by technology and emerging growth companies. His expertise encompasses both issuer and underwriter representation.S Larry W SonsiniWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedLarry Sonsini's extensive knowledge of securities law makes him an asset to clients on the most complex capital markets transactions. He maintains a leading reputation for his seasoned counsel on debt offerings as well as IPOs and other equity transactions.S Steven BochnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedSteven Bochner has immense experience advising industry-leading companies and investment banks on the full panoply of capital markets matters.
Band 1
1 Alan DenenbergDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedAlan Denenberg impresses with his experience handling significant IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as high -profile debt transactions, ranging from high-yield bonds to convertible debt.1 Charlie KimCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedCharlie Kim is best known for his expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors, where he frequently advises underwriters and issuers on IPOs and debt offerings.1 Dan WebbSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedDan Webb provides counsel to industry-leading clients on a wide range of capital markets matters. His transactional skill set encompasses public and private offerings of debt and equity, including IPOs.1 David PeinsippCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedDavid Peinsipp is held in high esteem for his standout experience handling high-value IPOs and major debt offerings on behalf of technology and life sciences companies.1 Eric JensenCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedEric Jensen is a recommended choice of counsel for issuers and underwriters on a broad range of capital markets transactions, from IPOs to debt mandates.1 Gregg A NoelSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedGregg Noel provides market-leading counsel on the thorniest capital markets transactions. His practice sees him representing global issuers and underwriters in traditional IPOs, and he has established himself as one of the foremost experts on SPACs.1 Rezwan PavriWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedRezwan Pavri has a wealth of experience assisting clients with a comprehensive range of capital markets matters. He dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to handling major IPOs in varied industries.1 Richard A KlineLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedRichard Kline's capital markets practice covers both issuer and underwriter-side transactions, displaying particular strengths in handling IPOs by technology companies.1 Sarah K SolumFreshfields US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedSarah Solum of Freshfields has market-leading experience advising underwriters and companies on stock offerings and note issuances, including advising on convertible debt transactions.
1 Tad FreeseLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedTad Freese is especially active in the technology market, advising banks and companies on their debt and equity transactions.1 William B BrentaniSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedDistinguished attorney William Brentani represents issuers, underwriters and private equity sponsors in a wide variety of debt and equity transactions. He is highly sought after for his expert counsel on transactions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology and retail.
Band 2
2 Allison SpinnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedAllison Spinner displays strength in both issuer and underwriter representation on the full range of debt and equity offerings.2 Bradley WeberGoodwin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedBradley Weber demonstrates strength in capital markets matters and frequently represents companies and investment banks in complex securities transactions.2 Emily RobertsDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedEmily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household name issuers and high-profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.2 John L SavvaSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedJohn Savva is recommended for his expert counsel on public and private offerings of debt and equity. He is experienced in a broad array of sectors, including technology, healthcare and life sciences.2 Jon AvinaCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedJon Avina is sought after by leading tech companies and their underwriters for his knowledge of debt and equity transactions.
2 Katharine A MartinWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedKatharine Martin stands out for her ability to handle a range of complex capital markets transactions. She is especially gifted at handling significant equity offerings, including IPOs and private investments, on behalf of issuers, sponsors and investment banks.
2 Sarah P. PayneSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedSarah Payne is recognized for her extensive capabilities on wide-ranging capital markets matters. She is particularly skilled at advising on IPOs and secondary offerings.2 Shayne KennedyLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedShayne Kennedy impresses clients with his ability to handle complex debt and equity securities offerings. He is particularly experienced at advising on IPOs in the life sciences and technology industries.2 Steven B StokdykLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedSteven Stokdyk is a distinguished figure in the California legal market. He focuses his practice on the representation of issuers and underwriters in transactional securities matters, such as IPOs and debt offerings.2 Stewart L McDowellGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedStewart McDowell's capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.2 Tony JeffriesWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedTony Jeffries is highly regarded for his advice on capital markets transactions. He is best known for his representation of technology companies and their underwriters, on diverse securities offerings.
Band 3
3 Alison S ResslerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedAlison Ressler centers her practice on capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on debt and equity-based securities offerings. Her expertise in securities law is complemented by a wider M&A and private equity-based skill set.3 Brett CooperOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedBrett Cooper of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is noted for his experience in securities law. His expertise covers equity financing, debt offerings and SPAC transactions.
3 Cheston LarsonLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedCheston Larson maintains a robust practice, which sees him advising issuing companies, and their underwriters, on diverse capital markets transactions. He is notably adept at providing counsel to organizations in the pharmaceutical sector.3 Erik FranksWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedErik Franks has an impressive practice that sees him advise some of the best-known technology companies and investment banks on major offerings of debt and equity, including convertible debt.3 Gian-Michele a MarcaCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedGian-Michele a Marca attracts widespread praise for his debt capital markets practice, with notable expertise in convertible debt transactions. He routinely offers counsel to clients within the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.3 Heidi MayonSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedHeidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including the technology and energy sectors.3 James EvansOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJames Evans is particularly skilled at handling debt and equity transactions, with significant experience including advising technology companies on their IPOs.3 Jeffrey R VetterGunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedJeffrey Vetter of Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian has established a broad practice involving the representation of both underwriters and issuers in a wide array of capital markets transactions.3 Michelle GasawaySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMichelle Gasaway has a comprehensive debt and equity practice, with notable capabilities in guiding clients through their IPOs, including advising special purpose acquisition companies on going public.3 Monica J ShillingKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedMonica Shilling is noted for her expertise in capital markets law. Her experience includes handling major IPOs, follow-on offerings and investment-grade debt transactions.3 Patrick S BrownSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedPatrick Brown regularly acts for major investment banks and corporations in a wide variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare and real estate.3 Pippa BondKirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedPippa Bond is highly commended for her work advising issuers and underwriters on the full range of debt and equity securities offerings.3 Robert A FreedmanFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedRobert Freedman is recognized for handling a comprehensive range of securities transactions, including equity-based deals, such as IPOs and follow-on offerings and extensive debt offerings.3 Ryan A MurrGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedRyan Murr is able to advise on a variety of securities offerings and business transactions, with a focus on the life sciences and technology sectors.3 Sarah AxtellLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedSarah Axtell handles the full range of capital markets transactions, with clients including companies in the technology market and major investment banks.3 Sharon R FlanaganSidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSharon Flanagan focuses her practice on securities offerings in the technology and life sciences industries. She frequently represents issuers and underwriters in IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as various debt issuances.
Band 4
4 Amanda RoseFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedAmanda Rose is noted for her experience handling securities transactions by major technology and life sciences companies. She is often sought after for assistance with complex debt financings and equity offerings.4 Bill HughesOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBill Hughes advises on an array of debt and equity offerings. His client base includes both public and private companies.4 Calise ChengFreshfields US LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCalise Cheng is adept on matters across the spectrum of debt and equity, with a particular expertise in advising issuers on equity offerings.
4 Denny WonCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDenny Won regularly acts on significant capital markets transactions for a number of leading investment banks.4 Jeffrey T. HartlinPaul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJeffrey Hartlin has notable experience advising clients in the biopharmaceutical industry on IPOs and debt offerings, among other issues.4 John-Paul MotleyCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedJohn-Paul Motley is praised for his securities law practice, which encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the comprehensive range of debt and equity transactions.4 Jonathan KoPaul Hastings LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJonathan Ko is a Los Angeles based partner in the Securities and Capital Markets practice. He has experience handling IPOs alongside debt and equity work for both issuer and underwriter clients.
4 Jonie KondrackiCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJonie Kondracki is often called upon by clients in the life sciences and technology markets for her advice on debt and equity transactions.4 Julia ForbessFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJulia Forbess demonstrates a strong record advising issuer clients with a range of debt and equity offerings, with a particular aptitude in IPOs and matters pertaining to convertible debt.4 Kristin VanderPasCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedKristin VanderPas has a strong client base of leading investment banks and companies in the tech and life sciences sectors.4 Lewis KneibLatham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedCochair of the LA and Century City corporate department, Lewis Kneib has considerable strength in the capital markets space. He is adept at handling transactions in the hospitality and real estate sectors.4 Maggie L WongGoodwin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedMaggie Wong is noted for her experience in life sciences work and is a partner in Goodwin's life sciences group. She has experience handling issuer side representations for clients in this field.
4 Ran Ben-TzurFenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRan Ben-Tzur is recognized for his strong record advising clients, particularly in California's tech space, on initial public offerings and other equity and debt transactions.4 Thomas J. IveySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedThomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on a diverse array of capital markets matters.
Up and Coming
U Julie ParkPillsbury | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJulie Park of Pillsbury gathers praise for her work adivisng companies on capital raises of various kinds. She has experience handling both equity and debt issuances for a range of clients including those in the BioTech sphere.
U Milson YuCooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedMilson Yu frequently acts on behalf of companies and investment banks in a variety of capital market transactions.