The capital markets team at A&O Shearman is highly experienced at advising on the entire spectrum of debt instruments which are available to Polish issuers, including corporate bonds and complex instruments issued on international markets. The practice is also especially skilled in supporting banks and issuance companies with the issuance of debt instruments, including regulatory capital instruments and covered bonds. Of recent note, the firm was active in the financing for the Ukraine Support Fund. Counsel Łukasz Walczyna leads the team and he is ably supported by Bartosz Jagodziński.
Testimonials
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- 'Good people, stable team, and very straightforward documentation.'
- 'Flexibility in terms of timetable and ability to adjust into every timetable.'
Key clients
- Santander Bank Polska
- Bank Millennium
Work highlights
- Advised PKO Bank Polski on establishing a €4bn EMTN programme and a €750m drawdown under the programme.
- Advised European Investment Bank on subscribing for €1.2bn notes issued by Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to finance the Ukraine Support Fund.