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Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Capital Markets - Africa-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

White & Case operates a first-class capital markets practice with a stellar reputation in African debt capital markets. The team draws plaudits for its longstanding presence on sophisticated sovereign bond issuances, and for its counsel on offerings across Africa. The global capital markets team has an outstanding track record of acting for sovereign entities, as well as financial institutions and investors, on debt finance and note programmes. The Africa practice is spread across numerous offices in the USA, Europe and the Middle East, with the firm additionally maintaining offices in Cairo and Johannesburg.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case assisted Africell Global Holdings with the refinancing of its existing capital structure through a USD300 million issuance of senior secured bonds in addition to its receipt of a USD30 million revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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  • White & Case is extremely knowledgeable about the local market and very popular with local African issuers.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

  • White & Case has held our hand all through the years for capital markets work. They know our business so well, they understand how we operate and show personal care.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Melissa Butler
    Melissa Butler

    Melissa Butler

    Melissa Butler is praised for her deep understanding of African capital markets. She maintains a broad practice and is noted for her extensive experience advising on medium-term note programmes and other debt capital markets matters. She is based in London.

    • Melissa Butler understands this market inside-out; she's just excellent.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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  • Stuart Matty
    Stuart Matty

    Stuart Matty

    Stuart Matty is recognised for his considerable expertise in debt matters in emerging markets. Based in London, he has a strong client following of investment banks and development finance institutions, as well as sovereign states.

    • Stuart is very reachable - wherever in the world he might be, I know I can still get hold of him.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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  • Ingrid York
    Ingrid York

    Ingrid York

    Ingrid York is based in London, where she is global co-head of the financial institutions industry group and also holds the position of head of global derivatives. She often advises on structured note programmes and hybrid bond issuances, with frequent roles acting for underwriters.

    • Ingrid York is very talented for structured finance.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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