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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cravath fields a stellar team of high-yield specialists with a wealth of experience derived from their long-standing work on market-leading transactions. The team works regularly with both corporate clients and underwriters on complex financings for LBOs and is considered outstanding for its work on behalf of US clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the USD3.8 billion aggregate Rule 144A/Regulation S high-yield senior secured notes offering of Iliad Holding.

Strengths

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  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore have a strong track record with key partners having practiced in the European high yield capital markets for several decades.

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  • The practice at Cravath stands out due to its ability to manage and navigate the really complex transactions involving challenging cross-border issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Philip J Boeckman
    Philip J Boeckman

    Philip J Boeckman

    Philip Boeckman is managing partner of Cravath's London office as well as the co-head of the firm's EMEA capital markets team. He advises global banking groups on high-yield bond issuances and is regularly involved in matters with cross border elements.

    • Philip is one of the Godfathers of European high yield offering top class advice and service.

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    • Philip is a legend in his field.

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    • Philip is absolutely excellent, you will not find a better high yield lawyer in London.

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  • George A Stephanakis
    George A Stephanakis

    George A Stephanakis

    George Stephanakis maintains a broad and respected international practice and is particularly adept at handling financing transactions. He additionally serves as co-head of the Cravath EMEA capital markets practice.

    • George is a technical lawyer but with a constructive and commercial mindset.

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    • George is an outstanding high yield bond practitioner, any transaction with George is in the safest of hands.

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    • George is highly versatile and totally dedicated to his clients.

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  • Alyssa Caples
    Alyssa Caples

    Alyssa Caples

    Alyssa Caples is well regarded in the high-yield market for her representation of issuers and investors in cross-border transactions.

    • Alyssa is a highly experienced lawyer.

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    • Alyssa Caples goes the extra miles on the most complicated things.

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