Counseling large corporations, private equity firms, financial institutions, and sovereign governments, Arnold & Porter‘s capital markets team excels in transactions across the globe, particularly in Central and South America. The team is led by three New York-based practice heads: Christopher Peterson, who advises on equity and debt issuances, M&A, as well as financial restructuring and liability management and Michael Penney, who works with clients in technology, biotech, and financial services, ranging from public issuers to private companies and investment funds. In Washington DC, Gregory Harrington advises on major international finance and capital markets transactions in Latin America, representing sovereigns, major banks, and corporations on debt offerings, SEC matters, and multi-billion-dollar financing programs, while Whitney Debevoise is skilled in sovereign finance throughout the region.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton  is widely regarded as a premier global capital markets firm, consistently trusted by leading corporates, sovereigns, and financial institutions to handle debt and equity offerings. Its New York-based practice, delivers critical, precedent-setting transactions, often coordinating across multiple jurisdictions. Jeffrey Karpf advises on corporate and financial transactions, corporate governance, and public and private debt and equity offerings, representing a range of issuers, investment banks, and institutional investors in complex capital markets matters. David Lopez has extensive experience with IPOs for domestic and foreign issuers, public and private debt and equity offerings for blue-chip companies, and experience on a variety of liability management transactions. Jorge Juantorena and  Francesca Odell are particularly skilled in cross-border transactions in Latin America. Adam Fleisher has extensive experience advising hedge funds and private equity firms on GP stake transactions, structuring, and regulatory compliance. Duane McLaughlin is adept in acquisition financing transactions. Natalia Rezai is a rising star who has represented large multinationals in key capital markets transactions. Ilir Mujalovic joined the New York team in February 2026 from A&O Shearman.

Led by Jonathan Zonis  and Hugo Triaca, the capital markets team at Clifford Chance continues to handle IPOs, secondary equity offerings, debt and high-yield issuances, note programs, liability management, hybrid and regulatory capital, and securitizations, among others. Zonis, is a recognized Latin American specialist with experience in sovereign debt offerings, restructurings, debt-for-nature and debt-for-development swaps. Triaca, advises on debt and equity offerings, hybrid securities, liability management, project and acquisition financings, and US corporate governance matters for Latin American issuers. Gianluca Bacchiocchi, who joined from Latham & Watkins in March 2025, represents sponsors, issuers, and underwriters in cross-border capital markets and infrastructure securitizations, including Rule 144A/Reg S offerings, private placements, and hybrid transactions. Mariana Estévez works on matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors. All partners mentioned are based in New York.

Cooley LLP demonstrates strength through its leadership on major cross-border capital markets transactions, advising high-growth companies – and their underwriters – on complex global offerings, particularly standing out as a leader in cross-border US IPOs for European companies. In San Diego, co-head Charlie Kim handles equity and debt transactions for prominent domestic and international issuers in healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors and is trusted by major investment banks. In San Francisco, co-head David Peinsipp advises globally recognized tech and tech-enabled companies on going-public transactions and other high-impact capital-raising offerings. Also in San Francisco, Kristin VanderPas handles IPOs, follow-ons, and de-SPACs, while Denny Won focuses on high-yield, investment-grade, and convertible debt. In New York, Div Gupta advises clients in healthcare and life sciences, and Richard Segal works across technology, consumer, and retail sectors. In Boston, Marc Recht handles complex corporate and securities matters, including IPOs, focusing on life sciences clients, and Courtney Thorne is skilled in foreign private issuer matters.

Led by Craig Arcella, William Fogg and Andrew Pitts, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP's capital markets team maintains a strong global practice across debt, equity and hybrid transactions. Additionally, it is strengthened by its London team and close relationships with clients in Canada and Europe. Arcella advises financial institutions and corporate clients on bond offerings, liability management, IPOs and other equity deals, as well as syndicated loans, direct lending and leveraged finance transactions. Fogg has recently advised underwriters as US counsel on a Rule 144A/Reg S IPO of a Canadian company’s shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Pitts advises investment banks and issuers on public and private securities offerings, convertible and equity-linked transactions, equity derivatives and liability management matters. Nicholas Dorsey has recently been active in complex capital markets and corporate finance work for foreign issuers, involving exchangeable notes offerings, capped call transactions, and other strategic financing matters. Joseph Zavaglia is skilled in advising companies and financial institutions on capital markets, complex financings, governance, SEC matters, and M&A. Douglas Dolan has extensive experience advising non-US issuers, particularly Canadian companies. All partners mentioned are based in New York.

Across the spectrum of cross-border securities offerings, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP serves US and non-US issuers, underwriters, and financial intermediaries. Co-head Maurice Blanco is well-regarded in capital markets, with extensive experience on a wide range of transactions involving Latin American issuers. Co-head Michael Kaplan advises issuers and underwriters on US and international capital markets and leveraged finance transactions, including IPOs, equity and debt offerings, and also counsels clients on corporate governance, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and securities-law matters. Co-leader John Meade leads major market transactions, including large-scale equity and debt offerings, debt-for-equity exchanges, secondary offerings, and corporate spin-offs across industries such as aerospace, consumer retail, and healthcare. Co-leader Richard Truesdell represents major investment banks as well as issuers. Manuel Garciadiaz handles IPOs, high-yield debt, exchange offers, M&A, and restructurings in Latin America. Yasin Keshvargar covers biotech, consumer products, fintech, and life sciences sectors. Roshni Banker Cariello and Hillary Coleman focus on IPOs and other equity offerings. Pedro Bermeo is also recommended. All partners are based in New York.

Recognized for advising global corporations, financial institutions, and investors, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP continues to excel in the global capital markets space. Co-leader Paul Rodel advises clients across multiple industries in IPOs, follow-ons, private placements, and debt offerings. Co-leader Steven Slutzky focuses on securities offerings, representing issuers and underwriters in IPOs, high-yield and debt offerings, secondary equity, and tender offers. Matthew Kaplan advises issuers, private equity firms, and underwriters on public and private debt and equity offerings, as well as corporate, finance, and governance matters. Peter Loughran is skilled in US and international securities offerings. Eric Juergens has represented financial intermediaries and public companies. Benjamin Pedersen has handled matters across insurance, media, and telecommunications sectors. All partners mentioned are based in New York.

Recognized for its representation of business development companies (BDCs), Dechert's capital markets practice excels in global offerings for issuers and underwriters. In Boston, co-leader Thomas Friedmann advises US and non-US issuers, investment banks, and alternative asset managers on public and private securities offerings, including BDCs and closed-end funds. In Philadelphia, co-leader Stephen Leitzell represents public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies across industries, focusing on healthcare and technology. In Washington DC, co-leader Harry Pangas handles BDCs, closed-end funds, interval funds, and tender offer funds in their formation, structuring, and distribution. In Philadelphia, Eric S Siegel advises issuers and investment banks on equity and debt securities offerings, and Ian A Hartman is a notable contact.

Headed up by Richard Aftanas and Emil Arca, Hogan Lovells US LLP ‘s capital markets practice excels in global offerings. The team has a strong issuer-side focus, handling large investment-grade and high-yield offerings, IPOs for domestic and foreign private issuers, complex liability management transactions, securitizations, and cross-border restructurings. Additionally, it advises across energy, aviation, finance, manufacturing and sovereign sectors. Aftanas advises on spin-offs, tender and exchange offers, and other refinancing matters, as well as corporate governance, SEC compliance, and public company disclosure. Arca advises underwriters, issuers, investors, and lenders on debt capital markets, banking, and restructuring transactions worldwide, with a particular emphasis on Latin America. Sina Hekmat is recognized for his work on high-value corporate, securities, and transactional matters. All partners mentioned are based in New York.

With a broad global footprint, Latham & Watkins continues to navigate the challenges of raising capital across multiple markets. Its practice is a top choice for issuers and underwriters managing cross-border equity and debt transactions. Recently, it advised a leading energy company on a multi-billion-dollar US bond offering, marking a first for its upstream business. Global chair Stelios Saffos leads the hybrid capital and public company representation practices, advising major sponsors, institutions, and companies on investments and financings across the capital structure. Global chair Ian Schuman leads the capital markets and public company representation practices, handling a wide range of capital raising transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, convertible notes, and high-yield debt. Global vice chair John Sobolewski – who joined in February 2025 from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP – has advised clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, media, healthcare, real estate, retail, education, transportation, and energy. Managing partner Marc Jaffe works on high-profile transactions for leading companies, banks, and investors. Nathan Ajiashvili advises clients in the life sciences sector and Benjamin Cohen advises on securities, and corporate matters. All partners are based in New York.

Headed up by Anna Pinedo, Mayer Brown‘s capital markets team represents issuers and underwriters on domestic and international public and private financings. The practice has strong ties with major Canadian banks and pension funds and is a leader in covered bonds. Lawyers are New York-based unless otherwise noted. Pinedo advises on cutting-edge debt-side work and major equity transactions; as well as leading growth of the Canada, Nordic, Israel, structured products, and covered bonds practices. David Bakst advises on public and private securities offerings, including NYSE and Nasdaq-listed IPOs and multibillion-dollar debt deals. Phyllis Korff handles asset management, financial services, insurance, biotech, and manufacturing matters. Jerry Marlatt focuses on regulatory capital, commercial paper, and securities repackagings. Ryan Castillo is skilled in IPOs, follow-on offerings, investment-grade and high-yield debt offerings, tender and exchange offers, medium-term note programs; and is knowledgeable in Euro markets. Brian Hirshberg advises on real estate, business development, life sciences, healthcare, and aviation matters. Key contacts also include Ali Perry, Fatima Carrillo, Milena Muradian; in Los Angeles, and Ana Estrada; in Houston.

With a dominant Latin American presence, Milbank advises on high-profile, first-of-its-kind cross-border debt and equity offerings across a broad range of sectors. Marcelo Mottesi, head of the firm’s corporate finance and securities group, and co-head of the firm’s Latin American practice, advises domestic and international companies and banks on corporate, capital markets, and finance matters. Additionally, he works across energy, financial services, telecommunications, agriculture, technology, manufacturing, real estate, entertainment, and retail sectors. Adam Brenneman, who joined from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in May 2025, advises issuers, underwriters, and lenders on IPOs, bonds, liability management, loans, and distressed transactions across the US, Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Carlos Albarracin is skilled in cross-border capital raising, financing, and restructuring in Latin America, primarily in energy, infrastructure, and telecom, advising major banks and leading regional companies. Andres Osornio Ocaranza is adept in international offerings, restructurings, and project and acquisition finance. Gonzalo Guitart is a key contact. All individuals mentioned are based in New York.

With a focus on counseling issuers, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advises on complex equity, debt, and hybrid offerings, as well as acquisition financings and IPOs. The broader capital markets team is co-headed by the five-strong Gregory Ezring, Neel Sachdev, Eric Wedel, Brian Janson, and John Kennedy. Notably, the team is skilled in high-yield and convertible debt offerings. Its global capital markets team benefits from Christopher J. Cummings, who has advised investment banks and companies on public and private transactions, and Christian Kurtz, who advises issuers and investment banks across mining, oil and gas, technology, and telecommunications. Both professionals maintain a presence in New York as well as Toronto. Also in New York, is key contact Luke Jennings.

With cross-sector expertise in financial services, energy, telecommunications, media, biotechnology, healthcare, and transportation, the global capital markets practice at A&O Shearman advises major public companies, as well as leading global financial institutions in debt and equity offerings. Jason Lehner has a presence in both New York and Toronto, and advises issuers and banks on debt and equity offerings, cross-border deals, and liability management. Alejandro Gordano counsels corporations, governments, and investment banks on corporate finance matters – covering debt and equity offerings, credit facilities, restructurings, liability management, and structured finance. Ryan Robski is adept on a wide range of capital markets matters, with particular expertise in cross-border transactions and the multijurisdictional disclosure system for Canadian issuers. Gonzalo Robles is skilled in both equity and debt transactions, including investment-grade and high-yield debt offerings, and liability management. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York, unless stated otherwise. Ilir Mujalovic departed the team in February 2026.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP's capital markets team advises issuers and underwriters on the full spectrum of equity, debt, equity-linked, and derivatives offerings. It is headed up by the Washington DC-based Joshua Ford Bonnie, and New York-based Roxane Reardon and Kenneth Wallach. Additionally, it has expertise and a strong presence in Latin America and East Asia. Recent highlights include advising Tokyo Metro Co Ltd on its multi-billion-yen initial public offering, including a global offering to investors outside Japan under Rule 144A and Regulation S. Juan Francisco Méndez is key to the firm’s global offering, advising on SEC-registered IPOs, and a wide range of equity deals, with a focus on Latin America. Mark Brod represents companies, investment banks, and sponsors in IPOs, PIPEs, equity offerings, and high-yield and investment-grade debt financings, and also counsels clients on SEC compliance, corporate governance, and broader US securities issues. Todd Crider, who splits his time between the New York and Sao Paulo office, focuses on transactions in Latin America and Spain. John Ericson has experience across hospitality, consumer, retail, and manufacturing sectors, among others. All partners mentioned are based in New York, unless stated otherwise.

Advising on private and public financings, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP continues to deliver to its global network. Capital markets practice head Ryan Dzierniejko advises on venture capital financings and unicorn IPOs, as well as complex equity and debt transactions for Fortune 500 companies. Michael Schwartz, handles corporate debt and equity offerings, including high-yield and investment-grade debt, municipal bonds, IPOs, spin-offs, private capital transactions, liability management, and SEC compliance. Dwight Yoo is experienced in capital markets and corporate transactions, with expertise in the insurance and financial technology sectors. Michael Hong advises on IPOs, private equity transactions, and financings under the US-Canada Multijurisdictional Disclosure System. Laura A. Kaufmann counsels issuers and underwriters on investment-grade and high-yield debt. These partners as well as Gregory Fernicola, Joseph (Yossi) Vebman, and Jeremy Winter all have a presence in New York. Other contacts include Michelle Gasaway in Los Angeles, Gregg Noel and Brian Paulson  in Palo Alto, Brian V Breheny and Raquel Fox in Washington DC, and Michael Hamilton in Houston.

Maintaining a presence on both the issuer and underwriter side, White & Case LLP  continues to excel in its global offering. Practice head Gary Kashar leads the broader New York-based capital markets team and has experience across diverse industries, including energy, oil and gas, gaming and lodging, telecommunications, retail, and industrial sectors. Capital markets co-head John Vetterli represents issuers and underwriters in public and private offerings, 144A/Reg S deals, liability management, and structured credit and private equity transactions. Jessica Chen advises on IPOs, private placements, bonds, SPACs, and cross-border deals, with extensive experience representing Nordic and Latin American clients and major US investment banks. Rafael Roberti has experience in private and public securities offerings, including high-yield debt, liability management, and structured financings across the US, Brazil, Mexico, and other Latin American jurisdictions. Daniel Nam advises issuers, sponsors, and banks on debt and equity offerings, bridge financings, tender and exchange offers, corporate governance, and ESG-linked transactions, with extensive Latin America experience.

Advising on a broad range of global transactions, including IPOs, seasoned offerings, and the issuance of equity and high-yield investment-grade securities, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP excels on both the issuer and underwriter sides. Capital markets co-chair Gregory Astrachan advises global companies, private equity sponsors, and banks on M&A, securities offerings, and corporate governance. Co-chair Eddie Best focuses on debt, convertible, and hybrid securities offerings and liability management transactions. Co-chair Cristopher Greer advises sponsors, issuers, and investment banks on public and private debt, equity, and equity-linked offerings, with experience in SEC matters and leading high-profile IPOs. The trio have a presence in the New York office. In Chicago, John Ablan handles complex capital markets transactions, de-SPACs, and liability management, as well as public company compliance matters.