Craig E. Chapman
cchapman@sidley.com
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News & Insights News & Insights
Credentials Credentials
CRAIG CHAPMAN, a practice area team leader of the firm's Capital Markets practice, joined Sidley in 1983 and has been a partner since 1992. He was a resident partner in the firm's Tokyo office from 1992 to 1995 and in its London office from 2006 to 2009. Craig focuses his practice on debt and equity securities offerings and placements and general corporate matters. He is actively involved in the development and execution of U.S., cross-border and complex financial products.
Representative securities offerings and other transactions on which Craig advises clients include:
U.S., European and global IPOs and other securities offerings and placements by Australian, Asian, Canadian, European, New Zealand and U.S. issuers
Investment grade, high yield, convertible, exchangeable, secured and other debt securities offerings
Common, preferred, structured capital, convertible, exchangeable and other equity securities offerings
Balance sheet management transactions, acquisition and project financing transactions, equity recapitalizations, capital and covenant restructurings, repatriations and exchange offers and other liability management transactions
Craig's recent experience includes:
Agents' or underwriters' counsel for funding programs and securities offerings by three Australian banks (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac), two New Zealand banks (ANZ New Zealand and Westpac New Zealand) and an Australian insurance company (QBE Insurance)
Underwriters' or agents' counsel on securities offerings, exchange offers and other liability management transactions by U.S. issuers from various industries including Great Western Bancorp, Norfolk Southern, Brown & Brown, Carrizo Oil & Gas, QTS, Transocean, Dean Foods, Hillenbrand and Alberto Culver
Issuer's counsel on securities offerings, exchange offers and other liability management transactions involving issuers from various industries, including Aon, Darling Ingredients, Lee Enterprises and Permian Tank
Craig's leadership in assisting clients has earned him acknowledgment in numerous industry publications. The Legal 500 recommended Craig in the areas of "Capital Markets: Debt Offerings" and "Capital Markets: Equity Offerings," in which Sidley has been recognized as a first-tier firm. In its 2013 edition, sources described Craig as "'attentive, thorough and practical.'" IFLR1000 has recommended Craig as a leading lawyer and highlighted his work in acting for underwriters on U.S. debt offerings. Craig has also been recognized in the 2016 edition of Who's Who Legal: Capital Markets.
Memberships and Activities
Craig is a member of the New York Bar Association and the American Bar Association, Business Law and International Law Sections. He is also Vice Chairman of the American Australian Association, a nonprofit organization devoted to building and promoting ties across the Pacific region through its corporate, education, and social and cultural programs. He also serves on the Association's Executive and Education Committees.
Business Transactions Involving Financial Institutions
Insurance Corporate Finance
International Financial Institutions in the U.S.
Preferred and Capital Securities
SEC Disclosure
Jurisdictions in which this lawyer is licensed to practice are listed under Credentials.
Admissions & Certifications
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1980
Connecticut College, B.A., 1977
Email cchapman@sidley.com