Simmons & Simmons’ ‘close knit, experienced’ debt capital markets cohort is led by Peter Voorhees, and has impressive capabilities advising its plethora of clients, including such names as The Dutch State, Citigroup and Heineken, on the broad array of high-value work, which is often international in scope. It assists on matters involving complex debt issuances; bond issues; medium-term note, commercial paper and structured finance programmes; and liability management transactions. Additionally, the team has experience in equity-related issues. Counsel Shari Taylor Molloy has developing experience advising financial and multinational institutions on the range of work, and Rosa Temminghoff is a noteworthy associate.

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  • 'The close-knit, experienced team is able to smoothly assist and guide through the various steps and potential pitfalls in prospectus update process. Great communication.'
  • 'Lead partner Peter Voorhees is highly effective and very pleasant to work with. He is very experienced and knows the game.'

Key clients

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

Work highlights

  • Acted for Heineken N.V. as Issuer in connection with the update of its €20bn Euro Medium Term Note Programme and its €2bn bond issues thereunder, which funded the acquisition of breweries across Africa.
  • Acted for BNG Bank N.V. as Issuer in connection with the update of its €100bn Debt Issuance Programme and multiple issuances thereunder – such as its USD 1.5bn 3.50% (Sustainability) Bonds due 19 May 2028.
  • Acted for ING Bank N.V. on its EUR 25bn Global Issuance Programme, ING’s leading debt issuance platform.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Voorhees

Other key lawyers

Shari Taylor Molloy, Rosa Temminghoff