Capital Markets: Debt
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
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Provided by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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Chambers Review
The team at Davis Polk provides counsel to financial institutions on debt and equity offerings and brings its close relationship with the firm's corporate lawyers to bear on acquisition financings. With extensive experience handling capital markets transactions in both Europe and emerging markets, it has particular strength on deals in the Netherlands, Germany and the Nordics.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk advised ASR Nederland in connection with its unregistered issuance of shares worth EUR593 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Polk have continuously demonstrated flexibility and ingenuity when coming up against unexpected issues."
"They focus on key aspects whilst being very solution-orientated."
"Davis Polk are a very capable team, they're experts in handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"Davis Polk have continuously demonstrated flexibility and ingenuity when coming up against unexpected issues."
"They focus on key aspects whilst being very solution-orientated."
"Davis Polk are a very capable team, they're experts in handling complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Reuven Young works with clients on both debt and equity capital markets. He advises both public and private clients on cross-border matters, and he is noted for the strength of his IPO practice.
"Reuven has excellent knowledge and experience spanning the UK and US aspects of transactions."
"He's a truly fantastic lawyer, especially in emerging markets."
"Reuven is astute and commercial, and he really works hard for success."
Simon Witty is noted for his ECM practice where he advises corporate issuers and underwriters on both private placements and public offerings.
"Simon is a highly experienced and senior practitioner who is present on key calls and involved in the detail of the transaction."