Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Debt - UK-wide
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb maintains strong firm-wide expertise in emerging markets, US and European debt and equity offerings, and in regulatory concerns. The team also advises sovereign states and their underwriters on high-profile capital markets transactions. In addition, it is further recognised for its presence on equity transactions in the Nordic market.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb advised Credit Suisse AG in its SEC-registered offering of USD1.25 billion 7.95% fixed-rate senior notes due 2025 and USD2.5 billion 7.5% fixed-rate senior notes due 2028.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sebastian R Sperber
2
Sebastian R Sperber
2
Band 2

Sebastian Sperber is highly respected for his broad expertise across ECM and DCM transactions. International matters form a key part of his practice.

"Sebastian is able to translate complex concepts and is very user-friendly."

"Sebastian is very commercially aware and easy to work with."

"He is a genuine go-to guru."

David Gottlieb
3
David Gottlieb
3
Band 3

David Gottlieb is widely respected for his international work handling debt transactions, from corporate and sovereign bond issuances to capital-raising transactions for banks.

"He is responsive and provides excellent legal advice that appropriately measures risk and market practice."

"David is highly intelligent, with deep technical knowledge and a strong understanding of our business."

"David combines technical prowess withexcellent communication skills."

"He always gives sound and sensible advice on the most varied topics."

Sarah Lewis
U
Sarah Lewis
U
Up and Coming

Sarah Lewis is recommended for her US securities expertise. She is a valued adviser for IPOs and share sales.

"Sarah consistently gives commercially sound advice and provides valuable insights."

"Sarah is exceptionally detail-oriented and thorough."

"She is practical, responsive and thoughtful."

Ranked Lawyers at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Capital Markets: Debt

Sebastian R Sperber
2
Sebastian R Sperber
2
Band 2
David Gottlieb
3
David Gottlieb
3
Band 3
Capital Markets: Equity

Sebastian R Sperber
3
Sebastian R Sperber
3
Band 3
David Gottlieb
4
David Gottlieb
4
Band 4
Sarah Lewis
U
Sarah Lewis
U
Up and Coming