Clifford Chance LLP‘s London high yield practice has established a strong position in the European market under Michael Dakin’s leadership, focusing on high-value, regularly multijurisdictional transactions. The team advises both corporate issuers and underwriters, acting for major financial institutions in bookrunner and initial purchaser roles. Key partners include Jill Concannon, who has extensive experience in European bond offerings with particular strength in the retail sector and a reputation for commercial pragmatism. Drew Rundus regularly handles high-yield bonds alongside revolving credit facilities and is valued by clients for his responsive, practical approach. A recent arrival from the Singapore office, Johannes Juette contributes DCM and ECM expertise to the high-yield offering.
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Practice head

Michael Dakin

Other key lawyers

Jill Concannon; Drew Rundus; Johannes Juette; Michael Dakin; Yash Ranade