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A&O Shearman

Capital Markets: Debt

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A&O Shearman

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Capital Markets: Debt - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has extensive capital markets bench strength, allowing it to provide sophisticated advice on a comprehensive array of debt and equity transactions. The team's focal points range from bank regulatory work to some of the UK's largest IPOs, as well as complex high-yield offerings and leveraged finance deals. A&O has significant expertise advising on medium-term note programmes and debt issuances for major investment banks and issuers. Equally able across DCM and ECM, the department draws on integrated US law capabilities and support from a network of EMEA partners, to act on the most significant cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised a syndicate of joint lead managers on the issue of EUR500 million Perpetual Subordinated Fixed Rate Resettable Temporary Write-Down Restricted Tier 1 Notes by Fidelidade.

Strengths

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  • I have full confidence in their ability to tackle anything complex. This is where they excel.

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  • They're very well rounded and can turn hands to anything. The team also has great quality associates who get on and do work.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Theo Trayhurn
    Theo Trayhurn

    Theo Trayhurn

    Theo Trayhurn brings a great breadth of experience to his debt capital markets work. He is particularly well regarded for his work involving Nordic issuers, as well as for advising on social bonds.

    • Theo has the ability to see the big picture and view things creatively.

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  • Jamie Durham
    Jamie Durham

    Jamie Durham

    Jamie Durham is recognised for his advice to clients on DCM matters in the emerging markets in addition to his work in handling Eurobond issuances.
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  • Tom Grant
    Tom Grant

    Tom Grant

    Tom Grant has a great deal of experience in the capital markets and can be found advising on a variety of debt matters including EMTN programmes and hybrid instruments.

    • Tom is our go-to partner on all regulatory capital matters.

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  • Daniel Fletcher
    Daniel Fletcher

    Daniel Fletcher

    Daniel Fletcher is recognised for his debt capital market practice that sees him advising on regulatory matters and sustainability-linked note issuances.

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  • Sachin Davé
    Sachin Davé

    Sachin Davé

    Sachin Davé is experienced in US securities law and regularly represents leading investment banks and issuers across a wide range of debt transactions.

    • Sachin is very responsive, he understands our requirements as a bank and is prepared to take the right advice.

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  • Andrew Enga
    Andrew Enga

    Andrew Enga

    Andrew Enga is an up-and-coming partner in the A&O Shearman team. He has experience advising issuers on a variety of bonds.

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