Pinsent Masons LLP handles the full spectrum of debt capital markets work, including standalone bond issuance, EMTN programmes, ECP programmes, private placements, and liability management exercises, most notably in the social housing and higher education sectors. Its industry focus continues to broaden under the management of Edward Sunderland, though the bulk of the day-to-day work is handled by Alexis Hayworth and senior associate Jennifer Courey. Hayworth is helping the firm to carve out a strong position in sustainability bonds, having recently advised bookrunners and trustees on a £400m offering by a social housing provider.
Key clients
- HSBC Bank plc
- Banco Santander, S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Santander, S.A., National Australia Bank Limited, SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Limited, M&G Trustee Company Limited - the joint bookrunners, bond trustee and security trustee - in relation to Sovereign Housing Capital Plc's issue of £400,000,000 5.50 per cent. Secured Sustainability Bonds due 2057.
- Advised The Weir Group PLC as issuer in respect of the update of its European Commercial Paper programme.