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Morrison Foerster

Capital Markets: Debt

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Morrison Foerster

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Capital Markets: Debt - UK

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Morrison Foerster offers strong cross-border capability on high-value debt transactions, acting for financial institutions and issuers. The team is best known for its private placement work, with further areas of expertise including structured products, hybrid offerings and covered bonds. More broadly, it is able to draw on support from an international network of partners from offices in New York and Tokyo.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised Breedon Group PLC in its EUR95 million private placement of Senior Notes.

Strengths

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  • The firm's standout qualities is its consistency in delivering high-quality work while maintaining excellent client communication. They manage to combine technical depth with a collaborative approach.

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  • Morrison Foersters expertise in US private placement funding arrangements and excellent relationships with US-based investor counsel is what sets the firm apart.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Scott Ashton
    Band 4Scott Ashton

    Scott Ashton

    Scott Ashton is noted for his private placement-focused practice. He works with issuer clients on both international and domestic deals.
    • Scott is always a pleasure to work with, even under pressure.

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