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A&O Shearman

Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - UK-wide

Band 2

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 the underwriters in connection with the EUR4.4 billion

    financing for the acquisition of Vodafone Spain by Zegona Communications plc.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman has very strong service for bank side clients and they have good market knowledge.

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK

  • A&O Shearman is incredibly client-focused. I've only had good experiences working with them.

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • John Kicken
    John Kicken

    John Kicken

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

    • John is incredibly knowledgeable.

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  • Bradley J. Weyland
    Bradley J. Weyland

    Bradley J. Weyland

    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.

    • Brad is a very technical lawyer and he's understands covenants really well.

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  • Trevor Ingram
    Trevor Ingram

    Trevor Ingram

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

    Sampada Bannurmath

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

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