Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP has 'the most efficient team, great depth of experience and a very commercial approach to getting the job done' and its strong presence in emerging markets debt transactions is due to its 'in-depth knowledge of local, regional and global practices'. 'Incredibly solution-oriented' head of international capital markets Patrick Lyons advises on the US law aspects of the major transactions handled by the London office, while emerging partner talent Jennifer Rees provides English law advice. Associate Amy Rees is 'highly recommended' for her work on complex debt issues and liability management transactions. The team recently assisted JSC Development Bank of Kazakhstan with the issuance of $500m in notes and a simultaneous tender offer for part of its outstanding debt. Another key emerging markets transaction saw the firm advise Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on a $650m notes offering under its GMTN programme.
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Testimonials
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‘Of all the firms I have worked with in the last 10 years on debt capital market transactions, Dechert offers the most efficient team which has great depth of experience and a very commercial approach to getting the job done. They have in-depth knowledge of local, regional and global practices.’
‘Patrick Lyons is available 24-7 and is incredibly solution-oriented. He commands respect regionally and is always the go to DCM lawyer for most transactions in Oman.'
'Jennifer Rees and Amy Rees are highly recommended.'
Key clients
- JSC Development Bank of Kazakhstan
- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Sindicatum Renewable Energy Company PTE
- Guarantco
- Sultanate of Oman
- The Kingdom of Bahrain
- JSC “National Company “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy”
- Eurohold Bulgaria AD
- JSC Ukrainian Railways
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Advised JSC Ukrainian Railways in connection with the high-profile consent solicitations in respect of two series of outstanding loan participation notes.
- Advised the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in connection with the establishment of the Kingdom’s Global Medium Term Note Programme and the issuance of U.S.$650 million of notes thereunder.
- Acted as English and U.S. counsel to JSC Development Bank of Kazakhstan in connection with the issuance of U.S.$500 million of Eurobonds and a simultaneous tender offer for outstanding Eurobonds.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patrick Lyons