Renowned as ‘technically excellent, very smooth, and efficient’, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP assists issuers and underwriting banks on a wide range of complex market transactions, including bond offerings, private placements, structured and bespoke debt products, and liability management transactions, alongside expanding its expertise in emerging markets debt transactions. Team leader Ashar Qureshi specialises in debt and equity transactions, rights offerings, and related restructurings and privatisation matters, with a broad geographic focus spanning Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He is supported by the ’fantastic’ Aseet Dalvi, who advises on a wide array of matters including SEC-registered programs and issuances, European MTN programs, preferred share offerings, hybrid bonds, and sovereign debt.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Technically excellent, very smooth and efficient. I enjoy very much their focus on the end result, but also the fact that they are always trying to make sure the client is looked after. Calm under pressure and ready to go the extra mile (or marathon) to get things done.'
  • 'Aseet Dalvi is fantastic. Super smart and calm, very knowledgeable and focused on getting everything perfect. I trust him very much and always go out of my way to recommend him.'
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Key clients

  • <p>Petershill Partners plc</p>
  • <p>Goldman Sachs</p>
  • <p>T-Mobile</p>
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Work highlights

Advised Perrigo Company plc in connection with a dual-tranche senior notes offering by its wholly owned finance subsidiary, Perrigo Finance Unlimited Company, comprised of (i) USD 715 million of 6.125% senior notes due 2032 and (ii) EUR 350 million of 5.375% senior notes due 2032.
Advised Liquid Intelligent Technologies, as well as Cassava Technologies, the parent of a visionary new pan-African corporate group, on a number of distinct transactions.
Advised Navios Maritime Holdings on the restructuring of a convertible debenture originally issued in 2021 into a senior secured PIK debenture.

Practice head

Ashar Quresihi

Other key lawyers

John Satory; Aseet Dalvi; Brett Masters; Tiana Cherry