Mr Rory Renshaw > Simmons & Simmons > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Simmons & Simmons
CITYPOINT
ONE ROPEMAKER STREET
LONDON
EC2Y 9SS
England
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Position

Rory specialises in debt capital markets transactions. He advises on the full range of debt and equity-linked products and works with a broad range of clients in numerous jurisdictions.

Rory’s clients include corporates, investment banks, funds, sovereigns and supranationals. He has extensive experience in MTN programmes, standalone bond issues, commercial paper, regulatory capital, private placements, liability management exercises and secured, convertible and corporate hybrid offerings. He also regularly advises corporate treasury teams in relation to their balance sheet management activities and disclosure obligations.

He takes pride in delivering pragmatic and innovative solutions focused on the commercial objectives of the client.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Finance > Debt capital markets

At Simmons & Simmons, ‘the team is commercial whilst maintaining Magic Circle standards of legal advice‘. Acting for banks, corporate issuers, funds, and institutional investors, the firm is known for its expertise in key market areas, notably sukuks, convertible bonds, and equity-linked deals. Practice head Piers Summerfield is a key adviser on equity-linked bonds. Charles Hawes, who is dual-qualified in New York and English law, frequently assists for issuers, sponsors and investment banks with compliance issues concerning US securities laws. The firm is investing in its DCM capability, having hired Rory Renshaw from Linklaters LLP in early 2024 to add depth in debt and equity-linked products.