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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets: Debt

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Capital Markets: Debt - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a strong reputation for sovereign DCM issuances and high-value IPOs. In particular, the team benefits from both US and European capabilities, as well as a far-reaching high-yield practice with support from specialists in Hong Kong and New York. The firm has expertise in US securities laws including Rule 144A offerings, which enables the smooth handling of complex cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş. on their USD1.5 billion Reg S/144A Eurobond issuance.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has the ability to create a perfect blend as issuer counsel due to their vast experience in debt capital markets and their ability to provide commercial and practical solutions.

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  • The team at Clifford Chance demonstrate excellence in their field. Providing in-depth, clear and commercial advise and are able to operate at the demands of the clients pace.

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  • Clifford Chance have highly knowledgeable lawyers with extensive market practice experience, they are friendly and approachable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Simon Sinclair
    Simon Sinclair

    Simon Sinclair

    Simon Sinclair is highly regarded for the breadth and depth of his experience across both debt and equity-linked transactions. He has particular specialism with convertible and exchangeable bonds.

    • Simon is an incredibly safe pair of hands and was an absolute delight to work with.

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    • Simon has great knowledge, insight and handles complex issues with clarity.

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  • Paul Deakins
    Paul Deakins

    Paul Deakins

    Paul Deakins is a respected DCM practitioner with notable expertise in floating rate notes and equity-linked instruments.

    • I consider Paul to be one of the debt capital markets masters. His technical knowledge knows no bounds and there is not a single question I would not trust him to answer to perfection.

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  • Kate Vyvyan
    Kate Vyvyan

    Kate Vyvyan

    Kate Vyvyan regularly advises a broad range of clients across European bond issuances, green bonds and liability management transactions.

    • Kate delivers excellence in technical knowledge, commercial acumen, problem-solving, customer service and client management.

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    • Kate is incredibly user-friendly but with strong technical knowledge ready to be deployed on demand.

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  • Matt Fairclough
    Matt Fairclough

    Matt Fairclough

    Matt Fairclough advises clients on straight debt securities, MTN, convertible and exchangeable bonds and regulatory capital products.

    • He is clever and knows the crucial points, Matt doesn't get dragged down by less important aspects.

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    • Matt is a fantastic leader and lovely to work with.

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