Gibson Dunn announced today that Atma Kabad has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner in the Capital Markets Practice Group. Atma advises public and private companies and private equity investors on a broad range of capital market transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and securities law matters. “Atma is a highly skilled and solutions-oriented lawyer who is well-regarded in the Texas business and legal communities, and we are thrilled to have him join our growing team,” said Hillary Holmes, Co-Partner in Charge of the Houston office and Co-Chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice Group. “As the energy sector sees regulatory burdens ease and innovation drive capital raising and M&A activity, and as Texas continues to be a center of economic growth and the potential for even greater growth, Atma’s diverse corporate skillset will provide clients with the guidance they need to effectively navigate today’s market climate.” “I’m excited to begin the next chapter of my career at Gibson Dunn,” said Atma. “The firm’s reputation precedes it, and I am looking forward to working alongside these extremely talented, collaborative colleagues. Gibson Dunn’s deep capital markets and energy platforms are truly market-leading, giving clients invaluable perspectives as they manage both the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic market.” About Atma Kabad Atma has a broad corporate and transactional practice. He advises public companies, sponsors, and their portfolio companies in their full range of capital markets transactional and securities law needs. Atma has extensive experience advising companies in registered primary and secondary equity offerings, initial public offerings, high-yield and investment grade debt offerings, liability management transactions and restructurings as well as public and private mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Atma served as a partner at an international law firm. He earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School in 2013, where he served as an editor for the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law. Download PDF