Pinsent Masons LLP climbs the ranking this year as it has continued to broaden its DCM offering outside its core specialisms of bond finance in the social housing and education sectors. Clients note that the firm provides 'a detailed and meticulous approach, leveraging strong investor and funder relationships', noting that it is 'a firm to watch over the next few years'. The practice is led by head of banking and restructuring Edward Sunderland, though Alexis Hayworth handles the bulk of the day-to-day DCM work. He is 'personable, polite, hardworking, meticulous and detailed'. His recently advised NatWest Markets Plc and Banco Santander, S.A. as joint bookrunners and M&G Trustee Company Limited as bond trustee and security trustee on the £250m sustainability bond offering by Hexagon Housing Association Limited. Senior associate Jennifer Courey joined from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘In-depth knowledge of their sector.’
‘Alexis Hayworth - Understanding of client needs and excellent knowledge of the sector and transaction documentation.’
Key clients
- HSBC Bank plc
- Banco Santander, S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised NatWest Markets Plc and Banco Santander, S.A. as joint bookrunners on the £250m public listed sustainability bond issue by Hexagon Housing Association Limited.
- Advised RBC Europe Limited and a UK clearing bank on Sanctuary Capital Plc’s £150m tap issue.