Addleshaw Goddard is well-versed within publicly offered listed issues and privately placed transactions, acting for major UK banks such as Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest Markets in their roles as arrangers, bookrunners, and dealers. Led by Beth Collett, the practice is also recognised as a leader in the social housing bond sector. Collett brings over two decades of market experience, advising issuers, managers, investors, and trustees on a wide range of public listed bonds and private placements.
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Testimonials
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‘The Addleshaw Goddard DCM practice really "gets" us and is a joy to work with. Their understanding of not only the relevant products but how we need them to be tailored is especially appreciated.'
‘Beth Collett is one of my first ports of call for DCM queries. I always value having Beth as our transaction counsel and always find her and the team responsive and knowledgeable.'
'This is an experienced team with deep market knowledge of a bespoke sector where that niche knowledge is essential.'
'Beth Collett is pragmatic and solutions driven, very responsive and great to work with.'
'Beth Collett was incredibly approachable and pragmatic. She explained technical aspects in a clear and understandable way and we had absolute confidence in her ability to support us and achieve the best possible terms.'
'Very knowledgeable in the housing association sector. Structuring of deals and advice is always valuable. The team know the public market and the private placement market as well being able to advise on MTN and stand-alone.'
'Beth Collett is a stand-out partner who is always available, always hands on and can be relied upon to get deals done.'
'The leading team in the Social Housing sector for DCM support spearheaded by Beth Collett – always pragmatic, available and creative in finding innovative solutions for the affordable housing sector.'
'Beth Collett is the leading DCM lawyer in the social housing sector – she is head and shoulders above competitors and has a commercial and pragmatic approach.'
Key clients
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Falkland Islands Government
- HSBC Bank plc
- Lloyds Corporate Markets plc
- NatWest Markets Plc
Work highlights
Advised HSBC, RBC, Lloyds and NatWest on the £2bn Secured MTN Programme of THFC Sustainable Finance Plc for the issue of notes guaranteed by the National Wealth Fund Limited.
Advised Leeds Building Society on the issue of £300m Senior Non-Preferred Fixed Rate Reset Notes due 2031.
Advised the Falkland Islands Government on the issue of £150m privately placed notes.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Beth Collett