Department profile
Baker McKenzie

Capital Markets: Debt

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Baker McKenzie

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Debt - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie fields a team of UK and US-qualified specialists with well-established connections throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The team focuses on sovereigns and emerging markets work across the capital markets. It is proficient in issuer-side advice for DCM transactions with further noteworthy expertise on both ECM and high-yield matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised the Savola Group, which is listed on the Saudi Tadawul Stock Exchange, on its three stage transaction involving a USD1.6 billion rights issue.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie understands the market and provides pragmatic solutions.

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  • Baker McKenzie has a great team of international specialists with the relevant expert knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Adam Farlow
    Band 4Adam Farlow

    Adam Farlow

    Adam Farlow is recognised for his work in advising and representing both financial institutions and issuers on international debt offerings, with particular focus on the US.

    • Adam provides pragmatic and commercial advice, but also knows the law. He offers great client service and is a safe pair of hands.

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  • Band 4Simon Bullock
    Band 4Simon Bullock

    Simon Bullock

    Simon Bullock sits within the firm's corporate practice and maintains a particular focus on IPOs, rights issues and equity placings.
    • Simon led the engagement from the Ashurst side and delivered strong technical knowledge, commercial understanding and pragmatism.

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    • Simon provides valuable and insightful advice and liaises effectively with other advisers to ensure his advice covers all relevant points.

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  • Up and ComingGeorge Marshall
    Up and ComingGeorge Marshall

    George Marshall

    George Marshall is recognised for his work advising both issuers and underwriters on a range of equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs in the Middle East.

  • Associates to watchMaxim Khrapov
    Associates to watchMaxim Khrapov

    Maxim Khrapov

    Maxim Khrapov is recognised for his work advising issuers and underwriters on various debt products, including liability management transactions and Eurobonds.
    • Maxim has excellent knowledge and experience in the field.

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