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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is a respected team with particular capabilities advising issuers on high-yield offerings. The firm routinely represents private equity clients and are noted for their expertise on cross-border matters, both across Europe and globally. The team has experience across sectors such as telecommunications, gaming and entertainment.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss advised Saur, in a EUR550 million senior notes offering.

Strengths

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison have a very deep knowledge of the market from a commercial perspective which allowed us to get the best terms and execution.

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
  • The support from Paul, Weiss was second to none. The firm has a willingness to work with the company, supporting the company at all levels, not just senior management.

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  • We chose the firm for their high technical knowledge, proactive and commercial approach, problem-solving abilities, continuous availability and solidity of the team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Matthew Merkle
    Band 1Matthew Merkle

    Matthew Merkle

    Matthew Merkle leads Paul Weiss' European capital markets offering. He brings a wealth of experience to his representation of private equity groups in the high-yield markets. He also regularly advises the portfolio companies of PE groups on high-yield issuances.
    • Matthew has a great negotiation ability and capacity to identify solutions that protect the client while allowing the business to operate.

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    • He is a market-leading expert in his field.

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    • Matthew is a superstar.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
  • Band 4Matthew Friedman
    Band 4Matthew Friedman

    Matthew Friedman

    Matthew Friedman is noted for his work advising issuers in high-yield offerings, with particular expertise in the gaming industry.

    • He always comes with solutions and is commercial.

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    • Matthew is our go-to HY lawyer in London. He is solution-oriented, confidently tackles the most complex deals and is incredibly responsive.

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  • Up and ComingDeirdre Jones
    Up and ComingDeirdre Jones

    Deirdre Jones

    Deirdre Jones often represents issuers across a range of high-yield cross-border matters, particularly involving North America.

    • Deirdre acts in interest of her client throughout.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
    • She's quick to understand what's important in a situation and to focus in on that.

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    • Deirdre has an incredible understanding of the market with an unparalleled ability to distil wildly complex information into a format everyone on the team understands.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
  • Up and ComingNicolo Ascione
    Up and ComingNicolo Ascione

    Nicolo Ascione

    Nicolo Ascione advises private equity sponsors, issuers and financial institutions on multi-jurisdictional high-yield offerings, including restructurings.

    • Nicolo has great technical knowledge of our operations and of the law.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK

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