Capital markets: debt

Simmons & Simmons

The practice at Simmons & Simmons is well placed to advise clients ranging from financial institutions to corporates including blue chip corporations and sovereigns. Examples of the types of work the team is equipped to handle includes advising on high-value debt issuance programmes and assisting with the range of funding programmes including EMNT, structured notes and covered bonds. Peter Voorhees is at the helm and is experienced handling multi-jurisdictional debt and equity transactions. Rosa Temminghoff is described as a ‘top-quality’ practitioner by clients. Shari Taylor Molloy departed to an in-house role in October 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘An excellent all-round team, providing dedicated services in all areas from debt restructuring and litigation to advisory services.’
‘Partner access is exceptional, very friendly, approachable and thoughtful; especially Peter Voorhees.’
‘Technical expertise; excellent client relationship; and very proactive. I have great confidence in the team.’
‘Peter Vorhees is very good, very accessible and practical.'
'Rosa Temminghoff is a top-quality associate - very proactive and highly efficient. She inspires confidence and is very good to work with.’

Key clients

ING Bank
Citigroup
BNG Bank
Rabobank
The Dutch State
NWB Bank
Van Lanschot Kempen
NatWest Markets
Heineken
FMO

Work highlights

Acted for The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) as issuer in connection with the update of its €20bn Euro Medium Term Note Programme and its $500m Sustainability Bond Issue.
Acted for ING Bank N.V. on its €25bn global issuance programme.
Acted for BNG Bank N.V. as issuer in connection with the update of its €110bn Debt Issuance Programme and multiple issuances thereunder.