Capital Markets: Debt
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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Sidley Austin handles DCM work for a client roster of issuers, financial institutions and investment banks. Tackling US, UK and European matters, the team demonstrates strength in a range of cross-border debt offerings and restructurings. In addition, they offer skills in Euromarket debt, regulatory capital and liability management and have significant experience in US securities law and high-yield debt offerings.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented GSK in the establishment of a £10 billion EMTN programme for Haleon.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley have a good understanding of the business, which enabled effective conversations about how to structure the legal agreements."
"Sidley Austin are always very helpful in complex situations."
"They are a very strong firm and we enjoy working with them."
"Sidley have a good understanding of the business, which enabled effective conversations about how to structure the legal agreements."
"Sidley Austin are always very helpful in complex situations."
"They are a very strong firm and we enjoy working with them."
Notable Practitioners
David Howe focuses on English law matters for domestic and international clients. He has a varied practice advising underwriters and issuers on EMTN programmes and bond offerings.
"David has always shown a strong understanding of business and has a highly pragmatic approach."
"He is just exceptional and is super responsive. He has your back in all deals and will go into battle with you."
"David is a very capable DCM lawyer and is always very collaborative. His deals get done on time and there is a invariably a positive atmosphere."