Join our lawyers for a recorded presentation that equips investors and companies with in-depth analysis of convertible notes. The one-hour webcast focuses on structuring considerations and liability management when utilizing the convertible debt instrument in raising capital and converting debt into equity.~~Key topics include:~~MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:~~This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 credit hour may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement. This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.~~Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour.~~Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is authorized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to provide in-house CPD training. This program is approved for CPD credit in the amount of 1.0 hour. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Number 324652).~~PANELISTS:~~Stewart L. McDowell is a partner in the San Francisco and New York offices of Gibson Dunn where she is Co-Chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice Group.~~Stewart represents companies, investors and underwriters in a variety of complex capital markets transactions, including IPOs, convertible and non-convertible debt and preferred equity offerings, spin-offs, PIPEs and liability management transactions. She also represents companies in connection with U.S. and cross-border M&A and strategic investments, SEC reporting, corporate governance and general corporate matters.~~Adam Lapidus is of counsel in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He is a member of the firm’s Derivatives Practice Group and Cleantech Industry Group.~~Adam advises both end users and dealers on structuring, documenting, and negotiating transactions across a broad range of derivatives products. Such products include equity derivatives, interest rate hedges, commodity derivatives, and privately negotiated FX and currency option transactions.~~Adam’s practice also covers the margin, clearing, netting, and governance considerations related to derivatives transactions. In addition, he advises clients on the generation, sale, and purchase of renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.~~Eric M. Scarazzo is a partner in the New York office of Gibson Dunn where he is a member of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice Group, Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Practice Group, Public Company Industry Group, and Cleantech Industry Group. Eric represents issuers and underwriters, public, private, and private equity portfolio companies, and businesses from development-stage to blue chip, in high-profile securities transactions.~~As a certified public accountant for over 20 years, Eric provides counsel to clients navigating the intersection of legal and accounting matters, principally as they relate to capital markets financings and M&A disclosure obligations. He also focuses on capital raising transactions, reporting obligations under the Exchange Act, prospective and remedial stock exchange compliance, and Section 13 and 16 beneficial ownership reporting.~~Kate Long is of counsel in the New York office of Gibson Dunn and is a member of the firm’s Tax Practice Group.~~Kate’s practice focuses on tax planning for investment funds and real estate, including fund formations, REITs, real estate joint ventures, and fund M&A and restructuring transactions. She also advises clients on the tax aspects of financings and refinancings, capital markets transactions, bankruptcy and restructuring transactions, public and private M&A, joint ventures, continuation fund transactions, GP-stakes deals, and fund secondary transactions. Kate’s clients include private equity and real estate fund sponsors and other public and private companies.~~© 2026 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.  All rights reserved.  For contact and other information, please visit us at www.gibsondunn.com.~~Attorney Advertising: These materials were prepared for general informational purposes only based on information available at the time of publication and are not intended as, do not constitute, and should not be relied upon as, legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. Gibson Dunn (and its affiliates, attorneys, and employees) shall not have any liability in connection with any use of these materials.  The sharing of these materials does not establish an attorney-client relationship with the recipient and should not be relied upon as an alternative for advice from qualified counsel.  Please note that facts and circumstances may vary, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.~~Download PDF~~