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Capital Markets: Debt - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case provides skilled representation across DCM, ECM and high-yield capital markets transactions. Especially recognised for cross-border work, the firm maintains an extremely strong presence in European capital markets as well as the Middle East, Africa and other emerging markets. Areas of particular specialism include sovereign deals, debt restructurings and equity listings for EMEA issuers. The team is routinely sought out for advice on high-value regulatory capital matters and liability management work.

Work Highlights

  • White & Case LLP advised the Republic of El Salvador on a debt-for-nature conversion. The transaction comprises El Salvador’s issuance of USD1 billion 20 year impact notes.

Strengths

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White & Case have superior knowledge and understanding of sovereign restructuring topics.

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The partners at White & Case are technically skilled and very engaged. We value the fact that they know us and our business.

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The team at White & Case is creative and willing to think outside the box on structuring and problem-solving across the board.

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Notable Practitioners

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Melissa Butler
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Melissa Butler
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Melissa Butler stands out for her market-leading work advising sovereign entities on bond issuances, with notable strength working for African governments. She also regularly works with leading investment banks and corporate issuers.

Melissa is great. She's incredibly focused, driven, hands-on and always responsive.

Melissa is the go-to lawyer for Africa and Uzbekistan.

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Stuart Matty
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Stuart Matty
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Stuart Matty leads the team's work on high-value and complex debt issuances. He is highly adept at handling bond financing for a mix of sovereign and corporate issuers.

He is incredibly technically competent, one of the best if not the best lawyer I've worked with.

Stuart is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience.

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Ian Clark
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Ian Clark
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Ian Clark is recognised for his expertise in advising and representing sovereign issuers, particularly in the emerging markets, on debt offerings. His focus is on deals involving Eastern European and CIS countries.

Ian is extremely experienced, I would trust his advice and judgement blindly.

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Richard Pogrel
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Richard Pogrel
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Richard Pogrel regularly advises clients on a variety of DCM matters including debt restructurings and green bond issuances. He is noted for his range of expertise advising both banks and issuers.

Richard is a truly excellent attorney and adviser. He's smart, capable and extremely savvy but also personable, accessible and he genuinely cares about his relationships with his clients.

Richard is technically very skilled.

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Melissa Butler
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Melissa Butler
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Stuart Matty
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Stuart Matty
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Ian Clark
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Ian Clark
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Richard Pogrel
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Richard Pogrel
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