The London capital markets group at DLA Piper has 'broad expertise and a willingness to get to know its clients' industries in detail'. Global co-chair of financial services Mark Dwyer and US securities specialist Tony Lopez are the standout practitioners, along with Michael Doran, who is 'a senior statesman for European capital markets who can turn his hand and vast expertise to almost any transaction with ease'. Doran and Dwyer recently assisted a British-based international financial services company with the update to its €1bn MTN programme. In late 2023, the firm hired Louise Hennessey from A&O Shearman, who focuses on social housing bond finance and emerging markets deals.
Testimonials
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‘Broad expertise and a willingness to get to know their clients' industries in detail.’
‘Michael Doran is a senior statesman for European capital markets - he can turn his hand and vast expertise to almost any transaction with ease.’
‘Very personable service.’
‘Louise Hennessey is always available for contact on urgent matters and delivers fast-paced DCM work in a timely manner with the utmost professionalism.’
Key clients
- Philip Morris International Inc.
- International Personal Finance plc (IPF)
- Goldman Sachs International
- OPHDE Advisors
- Bacardi Limited
- BTIG Limited (UK arm of largest privately owned global investment bank
- Frontera Capital Group Limited
- Solevo Suisse SA
- Standard Chartered Bank
- VEON Holdings B.V.
Work highlights
- Acted as designated investors’ counsel in the structuring, negotiation and issuance of approximately €1.4 billion value in USPP senior secured notes to fund the expansion of FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium.
- Advised the issuer on its Rule 144A / Regulation S notes offering by Bacardi Limited and Bacardi-Martini B.V. of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% notes due 2029, $700 million aggregate principal amount of 5.400% notes due 2033 and $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.900% notes due 2043. The 2029 notes offered were Bacardi’s inaugural green bond offering.
- Advised Swedish Match AB and Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI), on the successful consent solicitation to the holders of eight series of English law governed Notes issued by Swedish Match AB denominated in Euro, US dollars and Swedish Krona with a total outstanding value of approximately €1.18 billion.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Dwyer