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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Capital Markets: Debt

Global Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

About

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Our global practice advises on the full spectrum of capital markets work, including debt and equity transactions, structured debt, high yield and trusts. We assist major market participants including major financial institutions and corporates across the world, as well as first time issuers and other new players in the capital markets.

We also help shape the market, working with industry bodies alongside regulators, government departments and supranational organisations.

We possess sector strength across financial institutions, asset management, TMT and healthcare and life sciences. Our teams regularly work across borders and work together with lawyers from other practices to deliver practical and innovative capital markets solutions.

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Capital Markets: Debt - Europe-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons handles a range of structured finance matters as well as debt capital markets mandates, with strong teams located in London, Milan and Amsterdam. The firm's structured finance practice encompasses complex securitisations and repackagings as well as regulatory capital-driven structures. It is also adept at assisting with derivatives. Simmons & Simmons' expansive international network enables the firm to handle cross-border DCM matters, spanning EMTN programmes, issuance of bonds and other debt instruments. It primarily acts for global investment banks and large companies, in addition to governments and hedge funds.

Notable practitioners

Paola Leocani heads the firm's DCM practice from Milan.

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Strengths

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  • Simmons & Simmons displays great technical preparation, an ability to manage problems from different perspectives and strenuous negotiation skills even with complex counterparties.

    Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal

  • Simmons & Simmons provides very commercial and practical advice on complex deals. The team also offers a seamless service with other Simmons & Simmons offices on multi-jurisdictional matters.

    Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal

  • Simmons & Simmons provide commercial advice, great collaboration across offices in different jurisdictions and proactive management of matters. They are also good at keeping us up to date on progress.

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