Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP’s capital markets group has a strong reputation for its work for both issuers and underwriters. Recent highlights for the group include its representation of an investment banking syndicate in connection with a multi-tranche aggregate $10.5bn jumbo bond offering by Meta Platforms. Ryan Dzierniejko was recently appointed global head of the firm’s capital markets practice and leads the group alongside Michael Zeidel, whose broad practice regularly sees him advise on debt security issuances. Former global chair David Goldschmidt continues to offer his extensive experience to both issuers and underwriters in connection with public and private debt offerings. Palo Alto- and Los Angeles-based Gregg Noel leads the capital markets team on the West Coast, which caters particularly to tech clients. Brian Paulson joined the firm’s Palo Alto office in February 2024 from Latham & Watkins LLP. Gregory Fernicola, Dwight Yoo, Michael Hong, and Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat are all key contacts in the group. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York, unless otherwise noted.