National | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity |
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Band 4 |
The Firm: Proskauer has succeeded in developing a robust reputation in the capital markets space over recent years. The group represents a solid balance of issuers and underwriters, including a strong core of regional and global investment banks, in a range of equity, debt and high-yield offerings. Recent instructions include representing Icahn Enterprises in a $2 billion high-yield bond offering. Key Individuals: Capital markets practice co-head Frank Lopez represents investment banks and issuers in public and private debt and equity offerings. Clients value his “superb input in technically challenging transactions.” Fellow practice co-head Julie Allen handles general corporate and securities work, and represents underwriters and issuers in IPOs, follow-on equity and Rule 144A debt offerings. Clients appreciate Stuart Bressman's “common sense, business pragmatism and effective sense of humor in tense negotiations” as well as "his ability to not over-complicate matters or forget who his client is and what they want.” He represents underwriters and issuers in a variety of public and private offerings, including high-yield, investment-grade and Rule 144A offerings. Michael Woronoff is head of the firm's West Coast corporate and securities group. While most famed for his high-yield expertise, he has a wide-ranging practice handling public and private debt and equity financings on behalf of underwriters, issuers and investors. He is described as “very quick on the uptake, easy to work with and an attorney who really understands what you are trying to accomplish." |
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