Norton Rose Fulbright offers a comprehensive capital markets practice, with a particularly strong track record in emerging market debt, sovereign and supranational bonds, project bonds, and debt restructurings. The team is highly regarded for its work on investment-grade issuances, especially for Canadian issuers listing in the UK and Europe. The practice is led by Peter Young, who advises on US offerings under Rule 144A and international offerings under Regulation S. He is supported by the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Peter Noble, who frequently acts for Canadian sovereigns, corporates, and financial institutions, as well as international dealers involved in cross-border debt transactions, including offerings into Canada; and Kirstin Russell, who contributes her expertise in general debt, securitisation, and repackaging matters. Farmida Bi is noted for her work in Islamic finance and ethical funding, particularly in support of ESG initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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‘Strengths - the foremost experts for Canadian bank issuances in the UK and EU. Have seen every type of security issuance we have thrown at them and can get documentation ready for urgent matters.'
‘Peter Noble is the foremost expert for Canadian banks issuing securities in the UK and EU. He is extremely knowledgeable, always in demand and we rely on him extensively for our standard issuance programs as well as special projects.'
'Well skilled professionals that reply swiftly and know what they are doing, and what the customer require.'
'What consistently sets Norton Rose Fulbright apart is their unwavering focus on effective deal execution and genuine client partnership.'
'They approach each transaction with a clear commercial mindset—prioritizing timely, efficient deal closure without ever compromising on quality or detail.'
'The team stands out for their deep understanding of not just the legal mechanics, but also the strategic intent behind each deal. They invest time in understanding clients' business objectives and align their advice accordingly, making them invaluable partners in complex, high-pressure environments.'
Key clients
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Bank of America
- Deutsche Bank
- Republic of Angola
- The Development bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
- Bank of Nova Scotia
- Barclays Bank
Work highlights
Advised Ecobank Transnational Incorporated on its US$400 million 10.125 percent senior bonds, due 2029.
Advised Yinson Production in connection with its inaugural issue ofUS$1.035 billion in senior secured bonddue 2042 to refinanceFPSO Anna Nery, anchored in Brazilian waters.
Advised the Ministry of Finance of Angola on the re-establishment of its GMTN programme and its public bond offering thereafter.
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Kirstin Russell
Practice head
Peter Young
Other key lawyers
Farmida Bi; Peter Noble; Kirstin Russell