
Corporate M&A
Capital Markets
Initial Public Offerings
High Yield
Equity and Equity Linked
Debt
Liability Management
Acquisition Finance
Corporate Governance
Leveraged Finance
Marisa D. Stavenas is a Partner and Co-Head of the Liability Management and Special Situations group at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York City. With a focus on Capital Markets, she advises clients on complex domestic and international transactions, including public and private sales of debt securities, IPOs, and restructuring transactions. Marisa is recognized for her expertise in securities laws and corporate governance, frequently guiding clients through high-stakes transactions. Her work has earned her accolades, including being named a Law360 Capital Markets MVP. Marisa's practice areas include Corporate M&A, Capital Markets, and Acquisition Finance.
Capital Markets and Financial Services
Corporate Governance and Debt Offerings
Infrastructure and Industry Transactions
Media and Entertainment

- Anywhere Real Estate Group LLC and Anywhere Co-Issuer Corp. completed a financing with the initial purchasers on a date not available. - Deal value was 2400000000 Sector: Real Estate; Location: USA. - On the acquirer side, counsel was not available; lawyers included David Azarkh, Marisa Stavenas, John O.
Jun 27 2025
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Finance
Partner
1999 – Unknown

- Finance of America Companies Inc. entered into a repurchase/financing transaction with Blackstone on a date not available. - Deal value was 1600000000 Sector: Financial Services; Location: USA. - On the acquirer side, counsel was not available; lawyers included Marisa Stavenas, Will Golden, Michael Chao, Catherine Ciriello, Erin Camia, Leena Sanka, Arielle Katzman, Zachary Weiner, Cindy Cai, Jon Pall, Jonathan Goldstein, Sophie Staples, Kris Liu, Matthew Richardson, Courtney Welshimer.
Jun 08 2025
2B
Finance

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