Capital markets: debt capital markets

Linklaters

Client Satisfaction

Linklaters runs a busy practice, often advising top banks and leading financial institutions while assisting major French issuers with very large debt issuances. The team advises on a large array of transactions, including ESG, tender offer and convertibles and Tier 1 notes. In addition to its excellent French practice, the Parisian based team is also recognised for its US law expertise, regularly assisting banks with Rule 144A and Regulation S transactions conducted by leading French banks and corporations. The team is headed by the excellent Véronique Delaittre and Luis Roth who advises on US law work. US qualified associate Cheri De Luca provides support.

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Testimonials

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‘The team stands out for its solid technical knowledge and in-depth understanding of market best practices. A well-established international network that is particularly valuable for capital markets activities. The team is innovative and also leverages the latest technologies.'
‘Luis Roth stands embodies several essential qualities that make him a trusted partner and advisor of choice. His deep technical knowledge is invaluable. His international background allows him to understand and adapt to the requirements of multiple jurisdictions.'
‘Luis Roth is always available and responsive. A pleasure to work with. Client comes first. ’

Key clients

Barclays Bank
BNP Paribas
BofA Securities
BPCE S.A.
Bred Banque Populaire
CaixaBank S.A.
Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Crédit Industriel et Commercial S.A.
Eramet
Goldman Sachs International
HSBC
Iliad SA
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan Securities
Jefferies LLC
KBC Bank NV
La Banque Postale
Legrand
Mediobanca–Banca di Credito Finanziaro S.p.A.
Morgan Stanley
MUFG Securities
Nexans
RBC Capital Markets
Santander US Capital Markets LLC
Scotia Capital
SG Americas Securities LLC
Société Générale
Solvay SA
TD Securities (USA) LLC
Wells Fargo Securities LLC

Work highlights

Advised Eramet on:|the new issuance of its sustainability-linked bonds in a principal amount of €500 million.
Advised iliad SA on its new bonds issuance of a principal amount of €500m.
Advised Nexans on its new bonds issuance of a principal amount of €575 million.

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