Singled out for its 'excellent technical expertise and international reach', Clifford Chance's capital markets team advises both issuers and underwriters across a wide range of equity and equity-linked products. The team has a proven track record in public offerings, rights issues, accelerated bookbuilt offerings, private placements, and convertible bonds, among other mandates. The practice is co-led by Antonio Henríquez, a UK-qualified lawyer who serves as the primary contact for ECM matters while also bringing notable experience in debt issuances. He is supported by Francisco Pizarro, who acts for issuers and placement entities in both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Testimonials
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‘They are undoubtedly one of the firms with the greatest knowledge in the field. Their experience and diversity of transactions in which they participate help enormously in the structure of the deal and with any problems that may arise.'
'Excellent technical expertise and international reach. Ability to cover different geographical jurisdictions in a single transaction.'
'Extraordinary experience, technical training and dedication. In particular, Antonio Enriquez and Francisco Pizarro stand out.'
Key clients
- Bank of America
- BNPP
- Alantra
- JB Capital
- Citigroup
- Société Générale
- J.P. Morgan
- HSBC
- CaixaBank
- Banco Santander
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Santander, CaixaBank, JP Morgan and Société Générale on the capital increase of Sacyr, with exclusion of pre-emptive rights, involving ca. 67 million shares for a total aggregate amount of ca. €222m.
- Advised CaixaBank on its successful tender offer to the holders of its existing €1bn contingent convertible Additional Tier 1 preferred securities.
- Advised HSBC Continental Europe as to English and Spanish law in connection with the invitation by Indra Sistemas to the holders of its € 250m 1.25% Senior Unsecured Convertible Bonds due 2023 to tender their bonds for cash by means of an accelerated reverse book-building.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eduardo García, Antonio Henriquez