Sullivan & Cromwell LLP announced today that Joze Vranicar will join the Firm as a partner in its Capital Markets Group, based in New York. Immediately prior to joining the firm, Mr. Vranicar serves as Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.

Mr. Vranicar has extensive experience advising U.S. and non-U.S. issuers and financial institutions on a wide variety of public and private capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and other equity offerings, high-yield and investment-grade debt financings, equity-linked offerings and liability management and debt restructuring transactions. He also regularly advises on public reporting, securities compliance and corporate governance matters.

“Joze is a highly regarded capital markets lawyer with an exceptional track record advising clients on a global scale,” said Robert Giuffra and Scott Miller, Co-Chairs of Sullivan & Cromwell. “His experience navigating a wide range of financing transactions will further strengthen our ability to deliver practical, tailored solutions to clients. We’re delighted to welcome him to S&C.”

Mr. Vranicar advises companies across a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, energy, consumer products and retail, biotech, life sciences and industrials. Some of his recent representations include SpaceX’s $75 billion initial public offering, the $20 billion acquisition financing for Electronic Arts and Galaxy Digital’s corporate reorganization and capital raising transactions.

“Joze’s arrival enhances our market-leading capital markets practice globally, including our IPO capabilities” said Robert Downes and Cathy Clarkin, leaders of S&C’s Capital Markets Practice in New York. “Our clients increasingly want exceptional lawyers who can operate seamlessly across the capital markets sector. Joze’s knowledge of the space, combined with our continued cross-disciplinary approach, is well placed to meet that demand.”

“I am excited to join Sullivan & Cromwell’s outstanding capital markets team and continue helping clients effectively navigate their transactional needs,” said Mr. Vranicar.

Mr. Vranicar received his LL.M from Harvard Law School, Magister Juris from the University of Vienna School of Law, and his J.D. from the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law, with honors. In addition to English, he speaks German, Slovenian, Croatian and Serbian.