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Capital Markets: Debt

Global Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Capital Markets: Debt - Europe-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a pre-eminent reputation in all manner of capital markets transactions. The firm offers wide-ranging capabilities in ECM matters such as IPOs and equity-linked products, while DCM partners are well equipped to advise on extensive EMTN programmes, high-yield and green bonds and other debt instruments. Its excellent structured finance practice covers a wealth of mandates such as large transnational securitisations as well as swaps and RMBS. The firm has exceptional coverage of key European markets, with highly rated teams in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Amsterdam, Milan, Lisbon and Luxembourg. Linklaters acts for a range of global financial institutions and corporates, and also offers on-the-ground US and UK law capabilities in various European offices.

Notable practitioners

Christian Stork in Frankfurt is the firm's global head of capital markets.

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Strengths

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  • The team at Linklaters have exceptional knowledge. They're hard-working, meet tight deadlines and have strong problem-solving skills.

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  • Linklaters has a great international network, as well as up-to-date experience, high standards and a very diligent approach.

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  • Linklaters demonstrate exceptional strength in their responsiveness even under tight deadlines, as well as in their technical expertise, particularly in cross-border capital markets mandates.

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  • Linklaters has international capital markets experience. The law firm has a good strong bench and knows when to bring in specific experts.

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  • The lawyers are pragmatic and commercial in their approach to promote the success of the transaction.

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