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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Capital Markets: Debt

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Capital Markets: Debt - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is frequently engaged by issuers and deal managers on debt and equity matters in the UK. The team has additional experience in international deals, including those in emerging markets. Specific expertise includes private placements, equity-linked transactions and EMTN programmes. Notably, the firm also has a significant track record in UK IPOs and equity deals undertaken within the context of refinancings or restructurings.

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Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith do a very good job at leveraging their experience from across the firm in recent transactions to deliver the best advice.

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  • I have always felt in very safe hands when we are working alongside Herbert Smith Freehills as I can be sure that the team will provide a top-class service, assisting with very high quality advice.

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  • Herbert Smith Freehils Kramer is commercial, user-friendly and provides a broad range of services and expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Amy Geddes
    Amy Geddes

    Amy Geddes

    Amy Geddes is a frequent choice for banks and issuers on debt financing across the euro, dollar and sterling markets. She is head of the Herbert Smith Freehills DCM team and comes highly recommended for her ability to coordinate work on complex, high-value transactions.

    • Amy Geddes brings deep technical expertise, particularly in debt and regulatory capital issuances and combines this with a practical, solutions-oriented approach that sets her apart from many peers.

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  • Tom O'Neill
    Tom O'Neill

    Tom O'Neill

    Tom O'Neill is head of US securities at Herbert Smith Freehills and co-head of its equity capital markets team. He is respected for his work on dollar-denominated transactions for European banks and issuers.

    • Tom has very good market knowledge and commercial sense.

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  • Michael Jacobs
    Michael Jacobs

    Michael Jacobs

    Michael Jacobs is recognised for his work on IPOs. He regularly assists his clients in cross-border matters and is also a qualified practitioner in Hong Kong.

    • Michael provides a high quality service with extremely thoughtful advice applied to every situation. He is deeply experienced and knowledgeable of UK capital markets and beyond.

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    • Michael is another very hungry and seasoned partner that's done great deals.

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    • He's a top lawyer, great to work with, technical, commercial and always available.

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  • Mike Flockhart
    Mike Flockhart

    Mike Flockhart

    Mike Flockhart is recognised for his work advising financial institutions and corporate clients on a range of equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs and secondary capital raisings. He is also the joint global head of corporate at the firm.

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