Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has an impressive mix of investment grade, high-yield and convertible debt engagements. Healthcare, financial services and insurance are key sectors for the firm. It also advises a number of private equity houses and their portfolio companies, including in note offerings connected to acquisitions. New York partners Cristopher Greer and Gregory Astrachan co-chair the capital markets group. Edward Best  and John Ablan arrived in Chicago from Mayer Brown in August 2024.

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Key clients

  • AdaptHealth Corp.
  • CenturyLink, Inc.
  • Clovis Oncology, Inc.
  • Exela Technologies
  • Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)
  • Franklin Resources
  • HealthEquity, Inc.
  • Interpublic Group
  • Platinum Equity
  • Ryerson Holding Corporation
  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
  • The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
  • Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gregory Astrachan, Cristopher Greer

Other key lawyers

Edward Best, John Ablan