Best Lawyers in America for Securities / Capital Markets Law

Based in New York and admitted in England, Wales, Ireland, and Brussels, Tom excels in cross-border structured and warehouse financing. He supports U.S. investment into Europe and the UK and works with European and UK-based entities on U.S. investments.

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.

Lauren calls on her experience working in the GC’s office of a leading national corporation when working with trustees and agents in financial transactions.

Alec P. Tanner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Oil and Gas Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Alec P. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alec P. Tanner since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alec P. Tanner is held by other lawyers.

Bernhard Alvine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Bernhard practices law in Costa Mesa, California Best Lawyers has recognized Bernhard Alvine since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bernhard Alvine is held by other lawyers.

John P. Niedzwiecki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. John P. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Niedzwiecki since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John P. Niedzwiecki is held by other lawyers.

Julia White is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. Julia practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Julia White since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Julia White is held by other lawyers.

Wentian Huang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Wentian practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Wentian Huang since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Wentian Huang is held by other lawyers.

Christian D. Gateskill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Christian D. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christian D. Gateskill since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christian D. Gateskill is held by other...

Joseph advises institutional and nonbank lenders in the origination and servicing of CMBS conduit and portfolio loans.

Adrian Szycowski is an associate in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group, where he focuses his practice on securities, taxation, and corporate law. Adrian advises clients from a broad range of industries on navigating complex transactional and strategic matters, including private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, private placement offerings, tax-incentivized transactions, corporate governance, and equity and debt finance. He focuses his pra...

Leah D. Braukman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Leah D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Leah D. Braukman since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Leah D. Braukman is held...

Robert Hopkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Robert practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Hopkins since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert Hopkins is held by other lawyers.

Chase V. Edmunds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Chase V. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Chase V. Edmunds since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chase V. Edmunds is held by other lawyers.

Kevin Mills is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Kevin practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Mills since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kevin Mills is held by other lawyers.

James P. Oliver focuses his legal practice on corporate law matters. As an attorney in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, James provides strategic advice to middle market, closely held and family held clients on a wide variety of matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, financings and more. He has been involved in transactions in the health care, food, landfill gas and environmental services, investment advisory,...