
Ashurst’s ‘outstanding’ practice advises a broad range of major stakeholders, including corporate issuers, global financial institutions, underwriting banks, and corporate trustees, on the full spectrum of international debt capital markets transactions, including EMTN programmes, standalone bonds, convertible bonds, hybrid instruments, and private placements. Anna Delgado and Alex Biles jointly lead the practice. The ’valued’ Delgado brings nearly two decades of experience in debt and equity-linked capital markets and is a lead partner in ESG finance and sustainability bonds. Biles, known for his ‘incredible understanding of debt capital markets’, advises on standalone bond issuances, debt issuance programmes, regulatory capital transactions, and liability management. Clients also recommend Ciaran Vinaccia, who focuses on the CLO securitisation market, and Malcolm Charles, who handles both international and domestic bond issues. Scott Chatterton is also a key member of the practice.
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Practice head
Anna Delgado; Alex Biles
Other key lawyers
Malcolm Charles; Helen Jones; Ciaran Vinaccia; Scott Chatterton


