Banking, finance and capital markets

Ogier

Ogier‘s banking, finance and capital markets practice fields an experienced cross-disciplinary team which regularly guides clients through the full scope of banking, finance, and capital markets work, ranging from debt and equity issues, to loan facilities, note issuances and SPAC IPOs. The firm's fund finance practice is also recommended for a varied lender-side client base. The fund finance team is led by James Heinicke, who specialises in matters stemming from Latin American jurisdictions, while Bradley Kruger concentrates on capital markets work and advises on IPOs, SPACs, M&A transactions and joint ventures. Alongside his specialism in asset finance, aviation and shipping matters, Mark Santangeli represents borrowers and lenders alike in all types of fund financing products; and Angus Davison is a key name for corporate finance work. Cynthia Anandajayasekeram operates across several areas and is a member of the private equity team.

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'The team was excellent and provided timely and sound legal advice. The team was a true partner and was always willing and able to meet our tight deadlines.'

Key clients

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Golden Path Acquisition Corporation
Venus Acquisition Corporation
ETAO International Group
Zura Bio Limited
Energem Corp.
ICONIQ Holdings Limited

Work highlights

Advised JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. in respect of (i) a revolving credit facility of $500m (ii) a 5-year term loan facility of $1.1bn (iii) senior secured notes of $450m (iv) a 5-year bridge to notes facility of $750m and (v) a 7-year bridge to notes facility of $750m in connection with LATAM's proposed exit financing from Chapter 11 proceedings.
Advised with respect to matters of Cayman and BVI laws, ICONIQ Holdings Limited on its $2.5bn business combination with East Stone Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company incorporated in the BVI.
Acted as Cayman counsel to Energem Corp. on its listing and advising on its proposed business combination with Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian private limited company for $1.49bn.