Arnold & Porter fields a debt capital markets team well-versed in handling sovereign finance for public sector and state-owned clients. The practice’s expertise in public debt matters includes handling new issuances, liability management, and infrastructure finance, acting for sovereigns in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Practice head Jeremy Willcocks is regularly turned to for his expertise in sovereign bond issuances.
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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
- State of Israel
Work highlights
Advised Hazine Müsteşarliği Varlik Kiralama Anonim Şirketi in its issuance of $2.5 billion lease certificates due April 2030.
Advised the Republic of Colombia in a dual-tranche bond and tender offering that includes US$2 billion of 7.750% Global Bonds due 2036 and US$1.64 billion of 8.375% Global Bonds due 2054.
Represented the State of Israel in its $5 billion offering of sovereign bonds.
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Practice head
Jeremy Willcocks