Praised by clients for the 'superb calibre of associates and partners alike', Linklaters LLP's wide-ranging offering includes liability management transactions, regulatory capital, equity-linked transactions, and standalone issuances. The team is also noted for its capabilities in green, social, and sustainability-linked issuances, working with some of the world's largest international lenders. 'Widely (and rightly) considered the leading lawyer in the market for equity-linked', Ben Dulieu's recent mandates include deals for leading retailers and chip manufacturers. Elaine Keats is recommended for her track record in big-ticket liability management transactions, while Carson Welsh's recent engagements include high-value standalone issuances by a range of leading banks and insurers. Other key figures include Arjun Muddu, a specialist in liability management transactions, and Andrew Chaplin, who works with a mix of banks and insurers.
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'In our experience, their understanding of the convertible bond product is significantly in advance of their peer firms, and they also excel in getting transactions done with a minimum of fuss and in a collegiate and collaborative manner.’
‘Ben Dulieu leads the team and is widely (and rightly) considered the leading lawyer in the market for equity-linked. All of the banks active in the market look to him for advice, and lawyers at other firms clearly respect his judgment. As well as being more knowledgeable about the product than anyone else, he is also extremely calm and friendly to deal with and always looks to work in a collaborative manner, both with his own client and the other side. He is renowned in the market for being fair and analytical, so he is trusted by both sides to help ensure a successful transaction. He’s also the person we turn to when we need advice on managing our own risk - and if he is relaxed about something, then so are we!'
‘Linklaters deservedly has a stellar reputation in the DCM sector. A superb calibre of associates and partners alike.’
- 'Elaine Keats is deservedly at the top of her game. Renowned across the City for good reason. A great person to have on speed dial.'
- 'Simon Few is exactly the person you need to help navigate the challenges of emerging markets transactions. A truly safe pair of hands with endless experience.'
Key clients
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- BNP Paribas
- Citi
- Deutsche Bank
- Goldman Sachs
- HSBC
- JP Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- The Bank of New York Mellon
- AIB Group
- Alphawave IP Group
- Anglo American
- British American Tobacco
- Experian
- Investec
- Phoenix Group
- Rio Tinto
- World Bank
Work highlights
Advised Holcim in connection landmark capital markets transactions supporting its US$30bn spin-off of the North American business, Amrize Ltd (“Amrize”).
Advised Rio Tinto on its landmark issuance of US$9bn SEC-registered debt securities.
Advised the The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) on the issuance of its nine-year US$225m Amazon Reforestation-Linked Outcome bond.
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Practice head
Ben Dulieu
Other key lawyers
Arjun Muddu; Carson Welsh; Elaine Keats; Cecil Quillen; Simon Few; Andrew Chaplin