Capital Markets: International Firms | Global

Linklaters is home to an impressive capital markets department able to provide an integrated US and UK legal offering, allowing it to serve its wide-ranging client base which includes multinational banks as well as other financial service providers. The firm acts across a diverse range of issuances, with particular strength in debt offerings and hybrid products such as convertible, exchangeable and covered bonds. It is additionally known for expertise in US securities law compliance issues, and is well-versed in advising on Regulation S and Rule 144A offerings.

The Paul Hastings capital markets team specialises in equity-related matters, with key areas of focus including high-value IPOs and GDR offerings. It also handles block sale transactions for international investment banks and US-registered offerings for Korean clients. The team possesses a growing list of issuer-side clients alongside a traditionally strong roster of underwriters.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett boasts a respected team with experience in handling all types of private and public securities transactions. The firm represents multinational Korean corporations, banks and financial institutions, including major Korean issuers and international underwriters. It is known for its expertise as underwriters' counsel on major IPOs, and also handles a range of debt work, including note issuances and GMTN programme updates.