NEW YORK, October 15, 2025 – Proskauer announced today that Johnny Skumpija has joined the Firm as a partner in its Capital Markets Group in its New York office. Johnny advises major investment banks, private equity sponsors and corporate clients on a range of capital markets transactions, including high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, IPOs, liability management transactions and general corporate and governance matters.
Johnny brings a dual perspective to both bank and issuer-side transactions, supporting clients across all stages of the investment lifecycle. He also regularly advises corporate clients with respect to governance, securities disclosures and other general corporate matters.
“As clients continue to seek practical, commercial advice in a rapidly evolving financing environment, Johnny’s expertise positions us well to meet that demand. His market insight and depth of experience will further enhance our ability to deliver effective solutions and we are pleased to have him join the Firm,” said Firm Chairman, Tim Mungovan.
“Johnny’s arrival adds significant depth to our team and enhances our ability to execute complex, cross-border and multi-product financings,” said JD DeSantis, head of Proskauer’s Capital Markets Group. “He will enhance our ability to offer our financial institution clients a one-stop solution across the capital markets portfolio, syndicated leveraged finance and private credit.”
“I’m excited to join Proskauer and its talented Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance teams. The Firm’s integrated approach across capital markets, syndicated leveraged finance and private credit complements the way I serve clients. I look forward to building upon the growth and success of the practice,” said Johnny.
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Our Capital Markets Group includes lawyers across the U.S., Europe and Latin America. We represent bulge bracket, middle-market and boutique investment banks, as well as public and private companies of all sizes and industries around the world, in a wide variety of public, Rule 144A and Regulation S, and private debt and equity transactions. Our clients turn to us for our ability to lead the market in terms of innovation and financial structuring, the depth of our global team and our creative thought leadership.