Department profile
Slaughter and May

Capital Markets: Debt

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Slaughter and May

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Debt - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Slaughter and May brings an issuer-side focus to both its DCM and ECM work. Specifically, the team comes highly recommended for its work with UK-based corporate groups on equity listings including high-value IPOs. In addition, the firm is recommended for its debt practice where it advises on standard issuances as well as more complex structures such as equity-linked products.

Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter and May advised Hammerson on the establishment of a new £5,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note programme.

Strengths

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  • The team delivers absolute top notch, high-quality legal services in all parts of the business.

    Capital Markets: Debt respondentUK
  • Slaughter and May's debt capital markets insight, the quality and depth of team and their quick turnaround impresses me.

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  • The team take the time to understand our business and our needs. Our interaction with them is not transactional and this formulates a trust and relationship that is invaluable.

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  • Slaughter and May have knowledgeable junior staff with consistent support at partner level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingKevin Howes
    Up and ComingKevin Howes

    Kevin Howes

    Kevin Howes is gaining recognition for his work on investment-grade bond transactions and broader debt capital markets matters.

    • Kevin is a steady hand with relevant knowledge of peer and market transactions.

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    • Kevin gives on point advice and is responsive. He has the ability to get us out of a tight corner.

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