Chambers Review
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Capital Markets: International - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Sullivan & Cromwell is highly reputed for its expertise in US securities law, in addition to high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, private placements and bond raisings. The team is well placed to assist with IPOs and other equity raisings, as well as note and bond programmes, and Rule 144A/Regulation S issues. The firm is also frequently engaged by issuers and underwriters.
Strengths
Their Australian-based team is very knowledgeable and always available. They link in with their US team very well and they are also willing to provide support at short notice.
The team are always available and willing to help. They are willing to exceed expectations and tight time frames to take advantage of market conditions.
Sullivan & Cromwell has a deep bench of experienced lawyers who are highly responsive and easy to work with.
Work Highlights
Sullivan & Cromwell acted as U.S. counsel to BHP Group as it completed a USD3 billion debt offering of fixed-rate notes.
Notable practitioners
Waldo Jones Jr is highly regarded for his US law expertise, frequently assisting clients with Rule 144A offerings and placements, among other capital market transactions.
Waldo made navigating the US legal system easy. He has a depth of knowledge that is second to none.
Waldo is very experienced in the Australian market and has a deep understanding of Australian clients.