Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt | Global
Australia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- King & Wood Mallesons
Band 2
- A&O Shearman 12 Years Ranked
- Allens
- Ashurst
Band 3
- Baker McKenzie 2 Years Ranked
- Gilbert + Tobin 12 Years Ranked
- Norton Rose Fulbright 10 Years Ranked
- Clayton Utz
- MinterEllison
Band 1
- Ian PatersonKing & Wood Mallesons
- Philip HarveyKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 2
- James Morris Norton Rose Fulbright16 Years Ranked
- Andrew BoothHerbert Smith Freehills
- James DarcyAllens
- Patrick LowdenHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 3
- Duncan McGrath Baker McKenzie13 Years Ranked
- Jo Dodd Corrs Chambers Westgarth4 Years Ranked
- Karolina Popic A&O Shearman14 Years Ranked
- Louise McCoach Gilbert + Tobin8 Years Ranked
- Caroline SmartAshurst
- John EliasMinterEllison
All Departments profiles
Band 1
Band 2
2 A&O ShearmanCapital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedA&O Shearman has a prominent team offering expertise across the full spectrum of DCM and ECM including high-value IPOs. The team has notable experience handling cross-border listings and funding for M&A transactions, particularly within the energy and resources sector. The firm is known for its strength in the securitisation arena and is experienced in working with an extensive range of asset classes including auto loans, residential mortgages and credit cards. The team has access to the firm's global network and is noted for its expertise in the US and European bond markets. A&O Shearman has long-established relationships with a number of international investment banks and top ASX-listed companies. Its key clients include Citigroup, the NAB and Macquarie. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieCapital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBaker McKenzie demonstrates expertise in a range of ECM matters, including novel capital raisings and IPOs. The legal team routinely acts for underwriters, and handles cross-border capital raisings and listings throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with additional experience in the UK and US markets. Baker McKenzie is also noted for DCM expertise, including advice on note programmes and high-yield bonds. Its key clients include UBS, Citigroup and Sky Network Television.3 Gilbert + TobinCapital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedGilbert + Tobin maintains a leading practice in the ECM space, known especially for its strength in handling high-value and complex IPOs, secondary offerings and block trades for issuers, investors and underwriters. The firm also has considerable expertise in DCM, where it is frequently engaged on complex restructures and refinancing of high-yield bonds. Its key clients include J.P. Morgan, Macquarie Capital and Goldman Sachs.3 Norton Rose FulbrightCapital Markets: Debt2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is a highly commended firm offering in-depth knowledge across the full gamut of capital market transactions. The capital markets team possesses particular experience in the corporate bond market and trustee advisory work. The team demonstrates strength in securitisation and structured finance transactions, as well as equity capital raises such as IPOs and secondary offerings. Norton Rose Fulbright boasts an impressive cross-border offering, strengthened by its international network of offices with locations in Europe, in the USA and across Asia. The firm acts for clients from a diverse range of industries, including energy, infrastructure and technology. Its key clients include Citigroup, 777 Partners and National Australia Bank.