Capital Markets: Debt
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Clifford Chance has a strong reputation for sovereign DCM issuances and high-value IPOs. In particular, the team benefits from both US and European capabilities, as well as a far-reaching high-yield practice with support from specialists in Hong Kong and New York. The firm has expertise in US securities laws including Rule 144A offerings, which enables the smooth handling of complex cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised the Church Commissioners for England on its £550 million public bond issuance, with £250 million of this being made up of sustainability bonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance have terrific technical expertise and a range of experience across the team."
"Clifford Chance are highly responsive and have a focus on delivering accurate, reliable advice as quickly as possible."
"Clifford Chance provide first-rate advice which is always thoughtful and commercial."
"Clifford Chance have terrific technical expertise and a range of experience across the team."
"Clifford Chance are highly responsive and have a focus on delivering accurate, reliable advice as quickly as possible."
"Clifford Chance provide first-rate advice which is always thoughtful and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Adrian Cartwright is head of Clifford Chance's European equity capital markets team. He is renowned for his work for banks on complex equity matters.
"Adrian is highly commercial and experienced in resolving client-critical matters promptly."
"He's one of the best lawyers in the London market."
Simon Thomas is a prominent ECM practitioner who advises blue-chip corporates and banks on a wide range of transactions. He is renowned for his high-quality advice on big-ticket IPOs.
"Simon is strong with a lot of experience."
"He provides consistently excellent advice."
Simon Sinclair is head of capital markets at Clifford Chance. He is highly regarded for the breadth and depth of his experience across both debt and equity-linked transactions.
"Simon is a very strong candidate for best in class on debt capital markets topics, particularly in the area of regulatory capital instruments and product."
"Simon has deep technical expertise coupled with outstanding client service."
Paul Deakins is a respected DCM practitioner with notable expertise in floating rate notes and equity-linked instruments.
"Paul is excellent, he is super hands on and involved in all matters."
"Paul is very commercially oriented and has great availability."
"Paul is a top lawyer with strong common and commercial sense."
Christoper Roe is a noted specialist in equity capital markets and has advised both issuers and underwriters on a wide range of UK and international ECM transactions. His expertise extends to IPOs, rights issues and secondary capital issuances.
"Christopher is technically astute and deft with clients."
"He is incredibly strong across all aspects and he is a pleasure to work with."
"He is extremely responsive and user-friendly."
Matt Fairclough advises clients on straight debt securities, MTN, convertible and exchangeable bonds and regulatory capital products.
"Matt is very client-focused, he always makes himself available, and he is very proactive and agile."
"He is a really excellent lawyer."