Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

The predominantly New York-based Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP outfit is highly praised for its expertise in issuer-side work, in conjunction with manager-backed engagements, drawing upon strong cross-border capabilities with the Caribbean, Asia, and Canadian jurisdictions. The practice stands out for its vast knowledge in handling high-value IPOs, private placements, and secondary offerings of common stock shares, with the team showcasing sector-specific skill in the tech and healthcare spheres. Maurice Blanco has in-depth experience in complex exchange offers and debt restructurings, Michael Kaplan is an expert on leveraged finance transactions and high-yield debt issuances, meanwhile John Meade mainly focuses on complex secondary offerings. Richard Truesdell acts as global chair of the firm’s capital markets practice, Deanna Kirkpatrick stands out for her work in the healthcare, retail, and utilities sectors, while Nicole Brookshire and Pedro Bermeo are both highlighted for being specialists in all elements of convertible debt offerings and general corporate governance proceedings. In Northern California, Alan Denenberg concentrates on equity and debt financing issues.