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Capital Markets: Debt

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Capital Markets: Debt - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is recognised for its highly respected team handling an array of DCM, ECM and securitisation work. The equity capital markets team maintains a strong reputation for acting for issuers on highly complex and innovative matters, including high profile IPOs, dual listings and hybrid issuances. The firm boasts significant experience in the Eurobond and US private placement spheres. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is also noted for its depth of experience interacting with key regulators in the market.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer represented AusNet on its AUD950 million issuance of hybrid notes.

  • The firm advised CIC on the sale of its shares in Goodman Group by way of

    block trade, valued at approximately AUD1.9 billion.

Strengths

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The firm offers technical excellence, calmness under pressure and a systematic approach to identifying, qualifying and resolving issues. They are highly competent in identifying and resolving complex.

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The team at HSF is able to leverage its knowledge and understanding of financing facilities. They are reliable, competent and have good attention to detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philippa Stone
Philippa Stone
Star Individuals
Philippa Stone is widely reputed as the dominant practitioner with regard to ECM matters, often being the lawyer of choice for issuers, underwriters and lead managers on major IPOs and secondary capital raising.

Phillipa is amazing and a leading lawyer in the ECM space. She's extremely knowledgeable and very good at understanding the commercial drivers of every business.

Philippa is very practical, always available and provides accurate and pragmatic advice.

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Andrew Booth
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Andrew Booth
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Andrew Booth has an established practice representing lenders and corporates in the establishment of note programmes as well as bond issuances.

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Michael Ziegelaar
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Michael Ziegelaar
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Michael Ziegelaar has an active practice advising corporates on institutional placements, security purchase plans and IPOs.

Michael has excellent technical skills, but what differentiates him is his extensive network and ability to solve complex commercial problems that aren’t just legal.

Michael is a proven performer who works tirelessly to get the deal done.

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Philip Hart
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Philip Hart
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Philip Hart advises issuers, joint lead managers and underwriters on a range of IPOs, offerings and raisings.
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Tim McEwen
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Tim McEwen
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Tim McEwen is a highly regarded lawyer in the ECM space who frequently acts for corporate clients in relation to issuances and listings.
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Patrick Lowden
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Patrick Lowden
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Patrick Lowden is an established DCM lawyer with a wealth of experience acting for clients on debt capital raisings, including note and bond issuances.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Capital Markets: Debt
Andrew Booth
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Andrew Booth
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Patrick Lowden
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Patrick Lowden
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Philippa Stone
Philippa Stone
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Michael Ziegelaar
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Michael Ziegelaar
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Philip Hart
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Philip Hart
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Tim McEwen
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Tim McEwen
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