Michelle Gasaway represents corporate and REIT clients, public and private companies, private equity sponsors, investment banks and other investors in their most significant capital markets transactions.
Gasaway has a full-service capital markets practice representing corporate and REIT clients, public and private companies, private equity sponsors, investment banks and other investors in their most significant capital markets transactions.
In nearly 30 years of practice at Skadden, beginning her career in Skadden’s New York office, Gasaway has cultivated extensive experience leading the full range of capital markets transactions, from traditional public and private debt and equity offerings, to more innovative, customized capital raising and balance sheet-related transactions, including having significant experience with M&A related capital markets transactions.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers | 2026 | REITs |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America | 2026 | Capital Markets, Transactions |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2026 | Corporate, REIT |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers | 2025 | REITs |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2025 | Corporate, REIT |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2024 | Corporate, REIT |
Gasaway has particularly extensive experience advising clients in sectors such as technology, including defense tech, aerospace, energy tech and digital assets; energy and natural resources; gaming and entertainment; consumer/retail; and real estate (REITs).
Gasaway’s full-service capital markets practice allows her to build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, partnering with them as they grow and their businesses change over time. She has also represented all of the major investment banks.
Leveraging in-depth knowledge of financing alternatives and the latest trends in the capital markets, Gasaway is able to effectively provide her clients with a comprehensive understanding of financing strategies as well as practical, commercial and strategic advice customized to each client’s business, industry, objectives and culture.
Gasaway also has represented all the major investment banks. In addition, she handled every aspect of a large number of SPAC- and de-SPAC-related transactions, representing SPACs, sponsors, targets, post-de-SPAC public companies, underwriters and placement agents.
Gasaway further counsels clients on an ongoing basis, including with regard to the analysis of transaction alternatives and structures, disclosure issues, securities law compliance, public reporting and stock exchange rules.
In addition, Gasaway is a frequent author of, and contributor to, numerous publications on key topics and trends affecting the capital markets.