The Firm is a recognized leader in the area of equity-linked securities such as optionally or mandatorily convertible or exchangeable securities, regularly representing a broad range of underwriters and issuers in registered and Rule 144A offerings.  Many of these securities are highly complex and draw on the Firm’s expertise in equity derivatives, tax, FERC regulations, bank regulations, bankruptcy, ERISA and investment company regulation.  Our lawyers are well-versed in the complexities involved in designing these securities and the variety of offered features and are well-positioned to effectively address the legal intricacies of these offerings.