Mayer Brown has cemented its position as one of the leading firms in investment grade debt, including both issuer and underwriter engagements. It has deepened its bench of specialists over recent years and extended its breadth of expertise, including green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds and social bonds. It now has circa 35 partners in the US that are focused on capital markets and advised on over $96.6bn of investment grade offerings during 2023. The firm remains at the forefront of representing financial institutions in their debt offerings.  Anna Pinedo is a leader of the team and is rated for offerings by US, Canadian, European and Israeli issuers. David Bakst and Phyllis Korff are senior members of the department, along with Jerry Marlatt, a leading figure in covered bond offerings by Canadian banks. Ryan Castillo is a recently-minted partner. Named individuals are based in New York. Edward Best  and John Ablan have left the firm.

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Key clients

  • HSBC USA Inc.
  • Financial institutions in new certificate of deposit (CD) programs
  • U.S. Bancorp
  • GATX Corporation
  • Hyundai Capital America, Inc.
  • Capital One Financial Corp
  • InspereX
  • Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. LLC
  • Starbucks Corporation
  • Perella Weinberg Partners
  • CAN Corporation
  • Jacobs Engineering Group
  • Lennox International
  • National Securities Clearing Corporation
  • Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC
  • Nomura America Finance
  • Ryder System
  • CIBC

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna Pinedo

Other key lawyers

David Bakst, Phyllis Korff, Jerry Marlatt, Ryan Castillo