Praised for its ‘extensive experience in the high-yield sector’, Baker McKenzie works with a broad range of clients, from leading investment banks to blue-chip corporates. The team is led by Rob Mathews, who is well-known for his expertise in cross-border debt and securities. Working alongside him is Benjamin Bierwirth, a U.S. securities law practitioner who is experienced in big-ticket financing deals and ESG debt offerings. The team also includes David Becker, a leveraged finance specialist, and Adam Farlow, who chairs the firm’s global capital markets practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Bakers HY team has extensive experience in the high-yield sector spanning many decades. They have seen it all. They are client-focused and have excellent legal expertise. They are commercial and very easy to work with.'
‘Rob Mathews has seen it all, having had many years of experience in the European leverage market. He is very client-focused and always makes himself available for his clients. Excellent High Yield practitioner whom I can highly recommend.'
- 'Benjamin Bierwirth is very client-focused and is an excellent high-yield practitioner. He is also commercial and always gets the job done effectively and on time. Always a pleasure to work with - highly recommend.'
- 'Entrepreneurial and agile team able to cover a broad suite of products with solid underlying expertise and great client relationships.'
- 'Very agile and collaborative.'
- 'Rob Mathews was very insightful, guiding us through debt bond issuances and bond exchange offers.'
Key clients
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- Biocartis Group NV
- BofA Securities
- BNP PARIBAS
- Citibank
- Deutsche Bank
- Deutsche Trustee Company Limited
- Emirates NBD
- Erdemir
- EquipmentShare.com Inc.
- Georgia Global Utilities JSC
Work highlights
Advised EquipmentShare.com Inc on its USD 500 million Senior Secured second lien notes offering and its USD 600 million senior secured second lien notes third bond offering (upsized from USD 500 million).
Advised the initial purchasers and agents on the offering of USD 500 million 8.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030 by Encore Capital Group, Inc.
Advised the joint bookrunners in connection with Zorlu Enerji’s debut offering (pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S) of USD 800 million senior guaranteed sustainability-linked notes, its follow-on USD 200 million tap offering and its further follow-on USD 100 million tap offering.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rob Mathews
Other key lawyers
Ben Bierwirth; David Becker; Adam Farlow