CMS handles high-value DCM work as part of a broad finance practice in London, in which key partners also handle derivatives, structured products, and securitisation. Practice head Michael Cavers and key partner Chris Clark  advise corporate issuers on a range of treasury matters. Cavers recently assisted a UK energy infrastructure company on the update of its £10bn MTN programme. The partners are ably supported by Kirsty Templar, who acts for issuers and lead managers in EMTN programmes, standalone debt offerings, regulatory capital instruments and liability management exercises.

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Key clients

  • UK Power Networks
  • Northern Gas Networks
  • Statnett
  • Northumbrian Water
  • NIE Networks
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Morgan Stanley
  • FNZ QHub
  • Wellcome Trust

Work highlights

  • Advising Northern Gas Networks in relation to its £450,000,000 6.125% Guaranteed Bonds due 2033.
  • Advising Northumbrian Water on the establishment and update of its medium term note programme and issuance thereunder.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Cavers

Other key lawyers

Chris Clark, Kirsty Templar