David Stone
Vinson & Elkins LLPVinson & Elkins LLP has made a major impression on the high-yield debt field, adding prominence in underwriter-side engagements to its pre-existing strength in issuer representation. Best known for its expertise in energy sector transactions, reflecting its Houston roots, it continues to advise on a high volume of deals originating from the oil and gas industry, though has further experience in agriculture, airlines, automotive, real estate, renewables, financial services, telecommunications and technology. Green and sustainability-linked bonds are another forte for the team. In Houston, David Stone is a prolific high-yield debt specialist, while Douglas McWilliams provides additional senior-level expertise in this area.
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‘V&E capital markets and high-yield debt team and senior debt teams are tops in the industry based on the amount of deals that they cover, the continuity of partnership leadership, and the size of the deal teams.’
‘David Stone, Thomas Zentner and Doug McWilliams. Are all the best in the business, because they are incredibly experienced, super intelligent, have great deal flow and have great practical skills in getting deals closed.’
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