Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP advises issuers and managers on a wide range of transactions, including standalone bonds, regulatory capital instruments, private placements, equity-linked instruments, and liability management, across both conventional and ESG products. Team head Amy Geddes has extensive experience in international debt and equity-linked capital markets, guiding clients through complex or cross-border transactions. She is supported by Dinesh Banani, who assists on IPOs, secondary and follow-on equity offerings, as well as Rule 144A debt and asset-backed securities. Tom O’Neill complements the team with expertise in corporate governance and compliance matters for foreign private issuers with SEC-registered securities listed on US stock exchanges.
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  • 'They are a great team, very responsive and competent to address clients’ requests appropriately.'
  • 'Instead of creating issues, they focus on solving issues which is a very positive point for clients.'

Key clients

  • <p>Airbus</p>
  • <p>Brookfield</p>
  • <p>Great-West Lifeco Inc.</p>
  • <p>Growthpoint</p>
  • <p>Inchcape</p>
  • <p>Jet2</p>
  • <p>JP Morgan Global Growth & Income plc (JGGI)</p>
  • <p>Northern Powergrid</p>
  • <p>Severn Trent</p>
  • <p>Weir Group</p>
  • <p>WH Smith</p>

Work highlights

Advised the Joint Lead Manager in relation to Ecobank Transnational Incorporated's ("ETI") issue of USD400 million 10.125% Fixed Rate Notes due 2029, making it ETI’s third issuance on the international bond markets and marks the first public Sub-Saharan African Eurobond issued by an African bank since 2021.
Advised the Managers / Dealer Managers in relation to the Republic of Kenya's high profile issue of USD1.5 billion 9.750% Amortising Notes due 2031 and contemporaneous Tender Offer of its USD2 billion 6.875% Amortising Notes due 2024.
Advised the Managers in relation to QNB Bank's issue of USD500 million 7.250% Sustainability Bonds due 2029 under its GMTN programme.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Amy Geddes

Practice head

Amy Geddes

Other key lawyers

Dinesh Banani; Tom O'Neill