Arnold & Porter is widely recognised for its sovereign finance practice, advising governments and state-owned entities on all aspects of public debt. This includes new issuances, liability management, infrastructure finance, and matters involving social and sustainable sovereign bonds. Practice head Jeremy Willcocks brings two decades of experience, notably representing Nigeria on its landmark diaspora bond issuance.
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Key clients
- Republic of Türkiye
- Republic of Hungary
- Republic of Colombia
- Federative Republic of Brazil
- Republic of Azerbaijan
- Republic of El Salvador
- Republic of Panama
- Republic of Kenya
- Republic of Nigeria
- Republic of Honduras
Work highlights
Advised Hazine Müsteşarliği Varlik Kiralama Anonim Şirketi, an issuing entity wholly owned by the Republic of Türkiye, in its issuance of $2.5 billion lease certificates due April 2030.
Advised the Republic of El Salvador in connection with a first-of-its-kind offering of US$1 billion in aggregate principal amount of its 9.25% Notes due 2030 (2030 Notes) and US$1 billion in reference notional amount of Macro Variable Interest Only Step-Up Notes (Interest Only Notes).
Advised the Republic of Panama and its Ministry of Economy and Finance on the financing of the construction of the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal, which is the most important infrastructure project currently under construction in Panama.
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Practice head
Jeremy Willcocks
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