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Global Australia Capital Markets: Debt

Investment grade debt offerings (stand alone bond issues, MTN programs, Commercial Paper programmes); equity-linked offerings (regulatory capital, convertibles and exchangeable offerings) and; High Yield debt offerings. 

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Band 1
  1. King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
2
Band 2
  1. Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP
  2. Allens
  3. Ashurst
3
Band 3
  1. Baker McKenzie
  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright
  3. Clayton Utz
  4. Gilbert + Tobin
  5. MinterEllison

1
Band 1
  1. King & Wood Mallesons
    1
    King & Wood Mallesons
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 1 |
    King & Wood Mallesons is a pre-eminent full-service law firm offering comprehensive expertise across the full gamut of capital markets issues. The law firm handles complex hybrid securities mandates and is particularly renowned for the depth of its debt practice, advising on complex and innovative debt products from kangaroo, green and social to blockchain bonds. The equity capital markets team is known for its strong capabilities handling complex IPOs, block trades and secondary offerings. King & Wood Mallesons demonstrates considerable ability in complex cross-border matters, particularly those involving the USA and China. The firm's notable clients include Qantas, Westpac and Sydney Airport.
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. Allen & Overy LLP
    2
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Allen & Overy has a prominent team offering expertise across the full spectrum of DCM and ECM including high-value IPOs. The team has notable experience handling cross-border listings and funding for M&A transactions, particularly within the energy and resources sector. The firm is known for its strength in the securitisation arena and is experienced in working with an extensive range of asset classes including auto loans, residential mortgages and credit cards. The team has access to the firm's global network and is noted for its expertise in the US and European bond markets. Allen & Overy has long-established relationships with a number of international investment banks and top ASX-listed companies. Its key clients include the NAB and Scentre Group.
  2. Allens
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 2
  3. Ashurst
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. 3
    Baker McKenzie
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Baker McKenzie demonstrates expertise in a range of ECM matters, including novel capital raisings and IPOs. The legal team routinely acts for underwriters, and handles cross-border capital raisings and listings throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with additional experience in the UK and US markets. Baker McKenzie is also noted for DCM expertise, including advice on note programmes and high-yield bonds. Its key clients include Frasers Property, UBS and Citigroup.
  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
    3
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Norton Rose Fulbright is a highly commended firm offering in-depth knowledge across the full gamut of capital market transactions. The capital markets team possesses particular experience in the corporate bond market and trustee advisory work. The team demonstrates strength in securitisation and structured finance transactions, as well as equity capital raises such as IPOs and secondary offerings. Norton Rose Fulbright boasts of an impressive cross-border offering, strengthened by its international network of offices with locations in Europe, the USA and across Asia. The firm acts for clients from a diverse range of industries, including energy, infrastructure and technology. Its key clients include Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
  3. Clayton Utz
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 3
  4. Gilbert + Tobin
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 3
  5. MinterEllison
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2023 | Band 3