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Capital Markets - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case operates a first-class capital markets practice with a stellar reputation in both equity and debt. The team draws plaudits for its long-standing presence on sophisticated sovereign bond issuances, and for its counsel on offerings across Africa. The global capital markets team has an outstanding track record of acting for sovereign entities, as well as financial institutions and investors, on debt finance and note programmes. The Africa practice is spread across numerous offices in the USA, Europe and the Middle East, with the firm additionally maintaining offices in Cairo and Johannesburg.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised the Republic of Zambia on its USD12 billion debt restructuring strategy, including in relation to negotiating deferral of principal and interest payments on the Republic's issued Eurobonds.

Strengths

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"Across their global partnership group, the White & Case team are extremely responsive and they are, without question, our first call on complex matters because of this."

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"White & Case has a well-rounded team of legal experts who are always willing to go the extra mile in their service."

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Notable Practitioners

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Melissa Butler
Melissa Butler
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Melissa Butler is praised for her deep understanding of African capital markets. She maintains a broad practice and is noted for her extensive experience advising on medium-term note programmes and other debt capital markets matters. She is based in London.

"Melissa is an excellent international debt capital markets partner across a range of sectors and has strong client-management skills."

"Melissa is very dedicated and a pleasure to work with."

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Stuart Matty
Stuart Matty
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Stuart Matty is recognised for his considerable expertise in debt matters in emerging markets. Based in London, he has a strong client following of investment banks and development finance institutions, as well as sovereign states.

"Stuart has a deep understanding of the commercial landscape and of state-owned entities."

"We are extremely happy with Stuart and his team. They are extremely professional. Their advice is insightful and very commercial."

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Melissa Butler
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