Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

With the New York-based duo of David Goldschmidt and Michael Zeidel leading the team, the Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP team advises both issuers and managers on all elements of high-value joint ventures, complex secondary equity offerings, and IPOs. The firm’s practice routinely provides both US and local law knowledge in the UK, China, and Brazil, frequently representing investment banks and private equity funds. The practice has considerable industry-specific experience across the clean tech, consumer products, and energy industries, with Goldschmidt being an expert in private placements of debt and equity securities, and Zeidel focuses on high-yield and investment grade securities. Ryan Dzierniejko is highly knowledgeable on venture capital financings; while splitting his time between Palo Alto and Los Angeles, Gregg Noel mainly oversees private placements and dispositions. Palo Alto’s Thomas Ivey stands out for his securities law focus, and both Gregory Fernicola and Michael Hong are also highlighted as integral members. All mentioned lawyers are New York based unless otherwise stated.