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

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

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  • Clifford Chance advised Morgan Stanley as lead manager in connection with the establishment of an up to EUR1 billion Medium-Term Note Programme by Banca Transilvania.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adrian Cartwright
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Adrian Cartwright
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Eminent 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 has a wealth of ECM experience."

"He is a superb partner."

Simon L Thomas
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Simon L Thomas
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Band 1

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.

"He has an excellent grasp of the technical aspects of transactions and can be trusted to work through issues on complex deals."

"Simon is hugely knowledgeable and a safe pair of hands."

"Simon has an outstanding legal mind, coupled with depth of experience and a rare level of commercial acumen."

Simon Sinclair
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Simon Sinclair
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Band 1

Simon Sinclair is highly regarded for the breadth and depth of his experience across both debt and equity-linked transactions.

"Simon gives sound, sensible advice to issues."

Christopher Roe
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Christopher Roe
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Band 2

Christopher 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 highly knowledgeable, an expert in his field but also commercial and solutions-oriented."

"He is very resourceful, always goes the extra mile and is a fantastic adviser."

"Christopher is technically excellent and exceptional at handling difficult situations."

"He has exceptional attention to detail combined with a high quality advisory style and delivery."

Michael Dakin
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Michael Dakin
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Band 2

Michael Dakin regularly represents banks and private equity firms on a variety of high-yield matters, where he is able to offer advice on leveraged finance transactions as well as standalone issuances.

"He is not just responsively doing the deals but sees how the market is moving."

"Michael digs into matters to propose creative solutions."

"Michael is relied upon to navigate challenging situations delicately and commercially."

Paul Deakins
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Paul Deakins
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Band 2

Paul Deakins is a respected DCM practitioner with notable expertise in floating rate notes and equity-linked instruments.

"Paul is an excellent technical lawyer."

"He is an exceptional professional who focuses on clients and solutions."

Jill Concannon Christie
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Jill Concannon Christie
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Band 3

Jill Christie Concannon is recognised for her expertise handling high-yield debt transactions for issuers and banks. She acts on behalf of European corporate groups seeking to access US capital markets.

"Jill is very good and experienced."

Kate Vyvyan
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Kate Vyvyan
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Band 3

Kate Vyvyan regularly advises a broad range of clients across European bond issuances, green bonds and liability management transactions.

"Kate is responsive, practical and easy to work with."

"She is a very accomplished lawyer."

"Kateshows huge commercial awareness and an ability to steer the transaction to an efficient conclusion."

Matt Fairclough
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Matt Fairclough
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Band 3

Matt Fairclough advises clients on straight debt securities, MTN, convertible and exchangeable bonds and regulatory capital products.

"He is very willing to find solutions."

"He is very collaborative and focused on getting the best deals for his client."

Drew Rundus
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Drew Rundus
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Up and Coming

Drew Rundus capably represents issuers and private equity firms across a range of high-yield matters.

"Drew provides effective and innovative solutions."

"Drew Rundus is very proactive and truly understands our business."

James Koessler
James Koessler
Associates to watch

James Koessler is a senior associate recognised for his work advising and representing investment banks and financial investors on a range of equity market transactions.

"James is an incredibly well-rounded practitioner. He is very good with clients and works incredibly well under all sorts of pressure."

"James continues to demonstrate his strong technical abilities, which are delivered in a measured manner."

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Capital Markets: Debt

Simon Sinclair
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Simon Sinclair
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Band 1
Paul Deakins
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Paul Deakins
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Band 2
Kate Vyvyan
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Kate Vyvyan
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Band 3
Matt Fairclough
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Matt Fairclough
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Band 3
Capital Markets: Equity

Adrian Cartwright
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Adrian Cartwright
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Eminent Practitioners
Simon L Thomas
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Simon L Thomas
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Band 1
Christopher Roe
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Christopher Roe
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Band 2
James Koessler
James Koessler
Associates to watch
Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Michael Dakin
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Michael Dakin
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Band 2
Jill Concannon Christie
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Jill Concannon Christie
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Band 3
Drew Rundus
U
Drew Rundus
U
Up and Coming