Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Meredith B. Cross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Meredith B., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David J. Goldschmidt represents investment banks and U.S. and international issuers in a variety of financing matters, including public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities, and international securities offerings. Mr. Goldschmidt also counsels U.S. and international clients on an ongoing basis, including advising on corporate governance, SEC filings and disclosure issues. Mr. Goldschmidt is very active in representing and advising real estate investment trusts (REITs...
Gregory A. Fernicola represents issuers, private equity investors and investment banks in a variety of U.S. and cross-border transactions, including public offerings, private placements, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, exchange offers and debt restructurings, spin-offs and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Fernicola also counsels corporate clients on a regular basis with respect to corporate and securities law matters. Mr. Fernicola repeatedly has been selected for inclusion in Chambers Glo...
Douglas S. Horowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Douglas S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thomas W. Greenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Thomas W., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jaime advises on complex finance and infrastructure deals, with experience in energy, project development, and single-family rental financing. He represents both lenders and borrowers globally across a variety of asset classes and has led major transactions in power, M&A, and capital markets.
Laura Salvati is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Laura, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Briana Costa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Briana, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Briana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Evan A. Berger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Evan A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen Gruendel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Stephen, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jacob Tabman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Jacob, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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