Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has a broad capital markets practice that acts for both issuers and underwriters in registered and private debt offerings, including investment grade debt, convertible and high-yield bonds, secured debt, and insurance company surplus notes. The firm has 'a strong insurance debt capital markets practice, which is adept at working collaboratively'. Nicholas Pellicani, who is 'a strong US capital markets lawyer with deep knowledge of the ins and outs of stand-alone and programme issuances', and London co-managing partner Alan Davies are the lead finance partners.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong insurance debt capital markets practice. Adept at working collaboratively with issuers. Good reg cap knowledge.’

  • ‘Nick Pellicani - strong US capital markets lawyer with deep knowledge of the ins and outs of stand-alone and programme issuances. Reliable, confident and assured - never out of his depth.’

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Key clients

  • AFLAC Global Investments
  • AIA Group Limited
  • Goldman Sachs

Work highlights

  • Advised Aflac Global Investments in connection with amendments to its fixed rate loan agreement with DNB Bank.
  • Advised AIA Group Limited in connection with its $600 million offering of 4.95% subordinated securities due 2033 pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S.
  • Advised AIA Group Limited in connection with its SGD550 million offering of 5.1% subordinated perpetual securities pursuant to Regulation S.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicholas Pellicani, Alan Davies