Capital Markets: Debt - UK
What the team is known for
Mayer Brown is a well-regarded global law firm with a comprehensive US-focused DCM offering. The team routinely acts for banking and financial services clients on sophisticated transactions and is well known for its experience of deals in the emerging markets.
Strengths
"Mayer Brown offer excellent and timely advice, with thorough coverage of tax implications and options."
"They are well aware of latest developments and they find solutions in a proactive approach."
"The Mayer Brown team, at the partner and associate level, has considerable depth and experience in the capital markets in London and New York."
Work highlights
Mayer Brown represented HSBC in the launch of its registered structured notes programme in the US.
Notable practitioners
James Taylor is noted for his varied DCM practice, which ranges across bonds and loans, as well as equity-linked products. He is also recognised for his work on emerging market transactions. "James is responsive and thorough. He's always a pleasure to work with!"