High-yield transactions for both repeat issuers and first-time market entrants are core workstreams for Ropes & Gray LLP. Michael Kazakevich, who leads the group, advises issuers and underwriters on high-yield debt issuances. Public and private securities and financing transactions are key areas for Robert Haak, who regularly acts for private capital providers, investment banks, and underwriters. Jane Rogers advises on syndicated loan facilities, high-yield bond issuances, private placements, and asset-backed financings.
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Testimonials
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- Robert Haak is incredibly strong and has years of experience dealing with some of the most complex and challenging leveraged finance transactions in Europe. He is very commercial and a strong technical lawyer. It's always a pleasure to work with Robert.
- The Ropes high yield team is very experienced and has a deep bench. They are incredibly responsive, commercial, and easy to work with.
Key clients
- Altice France
- Barclays
- Goldman Sachs
- InfraBuild Australia
- Liberty Global
- Oriflame
- Samsonite Group
- Sunrise Communications
- Virgin Media O2
- VodafoneZiggo
Work highlights
Advised the initial purchasers on First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.5 billion senior secured notes offering.
Advised Virgin Media O2 on three complex high-yield bond issuances totalling approximately US$1.4 billion across USD-, EUR- and GBP-denominated Vendor Financing Notes.
Advised Altice France S.A. and Altice France Holding S.A. on their historic balance sheet restructuring involving more than €24 billion of debt, eliminating approximately €8 billion of funded debt.
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Practice head
Michael Kazakevich
Other key lawyers
Robert Haak; Jane Rogers