Jones Day assists issuers and arrangers with the set up of EMTN programmes and subsequent issuances, as well as with covered bonds, convertibles and ESG bond work. The team handles a steady stream of hybrid and non-standard work requiring the input of the firm’s derivatives and structured finance experts. The group also shows good ability to handle innovative work such as advising on digital token and bonds issuances through the blockchain. Of counsel Natalia Sauszyn is the key figure in the team and co-heads the DCM practice alongside US capital markets specialist Linda A Hesse.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Natalia Sauszyn is able to perfectly combine her knowledge in the field of "traditional" finance and new blockchain concepts to help us innovate in the field of security tokens.’
‘Perfect mastery of subjects. Listening skills. Good organization.’
‘Efficient team, attentive to the customer and very responsive. ’
‘Linda Hesse: very high efficiency and extensive professional experience. Natalia Sauszyn: excellent lawyer in the debt and crypto field.’
‘High availability and high level of expertise.’
‘Very competent team, specialized in US law, responsive. The analyzes are concise and pragmatic.’
‘Linda Hesse is always very available, with unrivaled expertise in US capital markets law. Natalia Sauszyn shows very appreciable efficiency and availability.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Crédit Agricole S.A.
- Natixis
- Groupe BPCE
- AXA Home Loan SFH
- BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- JP Morgan SE
- KBC Bank NV
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
Work highlights
- Advised Crédit Agricole Home Loan SFH as issuer, on the issuances of EUR 7.5 billion and CHF 280 million covered bonds listed on Euronext Paris and on SIX Swiss Exchange since August 2022.
- Represented BNP Paribas, as issuer and sole bookrunner, in the offering by BNP Paribas of EUR 75 million non-dilutive cash-settled zero coupon convertible bonds.
- Advised Crédit Foncier de France on the restructuring and bondholders' consultation of two series of French law governed bonds, and one series of US law governed bonds.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Linda A. Hesse, Natalia Sauszyn