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DLA Piper

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DLA Piper's London capital markets group has 'a strong and capable team' handling DCM transactions, which span everything vanilla bond issuance to first-of-kind sustainability-linked bonds. UK head of capital markets and structured investments Tony Lopez and global co-chair of financial services Mark Dwyer oversee the practice. Lopez advised Avation PLC on a cash tender offer for $100m in outstanding notes. Dwyer and key partner Joywin Mathew acted for Elekta AB in the establishment of a €2bn EMTN programme. Michael Doran, who previously worked at Baker McKenzie LLP, is 'a superb partner to help navigate the international capital markets, he is pre-eminent in the London market and has huge depth of experience'. A highly experienced DCM lawyer, he handles investment grade debt, notably in emerging markets, as well as sovereign debt restructurings. Ronan Mellon moved to Mayer Brown International LLP.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘ A strong and capable team.’

  • ‘Michael Doran is a superb partner to help navigate the international capital markets - he is pre-eminent in the London market and has huge depth of experience.’

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Key clients

  • Elekta AB
  • VEON Holdings BV

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Work highlights

  • Advising Elekta AB, the Swedish manufacturer of cancer treatment equipment on the establishment of its debut €2,000,000,000 Euro MTN programme and its listing on the Irish Stock Exchange.
  • Represented Avation PLC in a publicly announced tender offer to purchase a portion of its outstanding notes for consideration of up to $100 million.

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