Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Jonathan Melton is a leading liability management specialist. He also brings deep experience across the wider DCM field and is able to advise on the issuance of a full range of debt products.

"Jonathan is very experienced, hands-on and commercial."

Adam Wells regularly represents banks and issuers on IPOs, often involving multiple European jurisdictions. He is New York-qualified and is sought out for his knowledge of US securities.

"Adam is outstanding."

James Roe has a great deal of experience advising leading financial institutions and corporate groups on a variety of equity and equity-linked transactions.

"James is very solid technically."

"He is very much a go-to for us."

"James is very thorough and knowledgeable."

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.

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 extremely pragmatic and knowledgeable."

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.

"Jamie has great technical skills."

Jeff Hendrickson is a US securities lawyer who regularly assists banks and corporate groups with a range of matters including equity-linked transactions.

"Jeff is thorough, diligent and has a good sense of what is important for both sides."

John Kicken is highly regarded for his work in leveraged finance and the issuance of high-yield bonds.

"He leads by example and inspires others to excel."

"His business acumen and commercial awareness is impressive."

"John is an excellent lawyer with in-depth knowledge and he really understands his clients."

"John provides excellent advice and solutions."

Michael Bloch maintains a well-respected practice representing issuers in a range of complex ECM transactions.

"Michael is brilliant and always accessible."

"He has encyclopaedic knowledge and is very accomplished in dealing with banks and other advisers."

"With Michael, you know that you are going to get good, technical advice that is going to work."

Bradley Weyland is known for his expertise in high-yield bond issuances. He has experience in representing a range of clients, including sponsors and issuers.

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

"Daniel is technically amazing, commercial and so detailed."

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 commercial, he is always willing to find solutions and has technical knowledge of US securities law."

"He is very responsive and hands-on."

"Sachin is pragmatic and a good lawyer."

Trevor Ingram is noted for his work advising companies, banks and private equity firms on sterling and dollar-denominated debt.

"Trevor is good at communicating and very commercial."

"Trevor is wonderful and extremely competent."

Sampada Bannurmath is recommended for her high-yield practice. She acts for purchasers, arrangers and underwriters on a wide variety of high-yield matters.

"Sampada is fantastic, she lends tremendous support and value on deals."