A&O Shearman
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Traditional bonds and high-yield products make up the core of A&O Shearman‘s DCM offering, which also covers novel electronic security issuances, Nordic and sustainable bonds. Beyond its issuance work, the team is also sought after for its ability to restructure bonds where issuers are unable to meet their obligations. The team is led by Martin Scharnke, who assists banks as issuers and managers in connection with AT1 issuances in addition to taking on structured finance and derivative transactions. Marc Plepelits spearheads the firm’s US corporate finance team in Germany, advising on, inter alia, Rule 144(A) transactions and investment-grade bond issuances.
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Key clients
- alstria office REIT-AG
- Europäischen Investitionsfonds/Europäischen Investitionsbank
Work highlights
Advised IHO Verwaltungs GmbH in connection with the issuance of euro- and U.S. dollar-denominated sustainability-linked senior secured PIK toggle notes in an aggregate principal amount of €1.9bn.