Emerging markets

Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP is known for ‘efficiency, deep commitment of its lawyers, transparency and good governance’ in debt capital markets work in emerging markets. Head of international capital markets Patrick Lyons, the ‘indispensable’ Jennifer Rees and standout associate Amy Rees ‘make up a formidable team that is available to advise clients with complex structuring of both bonds and sukuk’. They recently handled a $2.5bn bond issue in Morocco for the lead arrangers. Laura Brank leads the emerging markets M&A practice from London, which recently advised major European corporates on the sale of assets in Russia.

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Testimonials

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‘Patrick Lyons, Jennifer Rees and Amy Rees make up a formidable team that is available to advise clients with complex structuring of both bonds and sukuk. Patrick is fantastic all round on bonds and sukuk issuances, while Jennifer is indispensable on bond issuances.’
‘Patrick Lyons is incredible to work with; extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Patrick is complemented by Jennifer Rees on the bond side of transactions. Both of these individuals are at the top of their game and, with Patrick at the helm, are definitely the leading firm for DCM transactions in Oman.’
'The firm has always shown its efficiency, deep commitment of its lawyers, transparency and good governance, and the know-how of its teams. Dechert LLP compares favourably in regard to the other firms since it is familiar with the Moroccan laws.'
'Patrick Lyons and Jennifer Rees are the most impressive individuals with whom we have dealt with during the preparation and the execution of all the deals. They have proven efficiency in terms of the tasks that had been assigned to them.'
‘Litigators Adam Silver and Ricci Potts are excellent.’
‘Very responsive, the team is available on short notice, and has great experience in the African region. Combination of expertise of different teams to provide an advice.’
‘Giles Belsey, Patrick Lyons, Jennifer Rees are available, helpful, practical.’
‘Excellence, dedication and experience.’

Key clients

BNP Paribas
Citi
Deutsche Bank
Kingdom of Bahrain
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
J.P. Morgan Securities plc
Standard Chartered Bank
Sultanate of Oman
Republic of Albania
Arab Republic of Egypt
Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement (the West African Development Bank, or BOAD)
Eurohold Bulgaria AG
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
Arab Banking Corporation B.S.C.
JSC Development Bank of Kazakhstan
JSC Ukrainian Railways
JSC National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy
Bank Muscat SAOG
HSBC Bank plc
Bank Audi S.A.L.
Société Générale de Banque au Liban
Banque Libano-Francaise S.A.L.
Blom Bank S.A.L.
Fransabank S.A.L.
BankMed S.A.L.
Byblos Bank S.A.L.
RCI Banque
Abris Capital Partners
Hellenic Telecommunications

Work highlights

Acted as international counsel to the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with its issuance of its first of its kind RMB 3.5 billion 3.51% Guaranteed Sustainable Panda Bonds due 2026.
Acted as English and U.S. counsel to the Republic of Albania, acting through its Ministry of Finance and Economy, on the issuance of its €600 million 5.900% Notes due 9 June 2028.
Advised the ad hoc group of secured and unsecured bondholders of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. in connection with its recently concluded US$1.6 billion combined liability management and new capital financing transaction.