Mayer Brown

Mayer Brown is a major name in capital markets with a dynamic mix of domestic and global equity offerings. Known for its investment grade debt offering practice, it has issuer and bank clients that frequently turn to it for equity engagements. The capital markets team, which is primarily located in New York and Chicago, has continued to work on a steady stream of at-the-market programs and is further noted for middle market IPOs. REITs, life sciences, energy, consumer products, financial services and business development companies (BDCs) are key sectors for the team. Offering extensive experience at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), senior figure Michael Hyatte was hired as counsel to the firm’s Washington DC office in 2023. Anna Pinedo is a major force in equity offerings, along with Edward Best and John Ablan in Chicago. David Bakst and Brian Hirshberg are also key members of the team. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.