Dechert LLP is known for ‘efficiency, deep commitment of its lawyers, transparency and good governance’ in debt capital markets work in emerging markets. Standout associate Amy Rees is part of ‘a formidable team that is available to advise clients with complex structuring of both bonds and sukuk’. They recently handled a $2.5bn bond issue in Morocco for the lead arrangers. Laura Brank leads the emerging markets M&A practice from London, which recently advised major European corporates on the sale of assets in Russia.
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Testimonials
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‘Amy Rees makes up a formidable team that is available to advise clients with complex structuring of both bonds and sukuk.’
'The firm has always shown its efficiency, deep commitment of its lawyers, transparency and good governance, and the know-how of its teams. Dechert LLP compares favourably in regard to the other firms since it is familiar with the Moroccan laws.'
‘Litigators Adam Silver and Ricci Potts are excellent.’
‘Very responsive, the team is available on short notice, and has great experience in the African region. Combination of expertise of different teams to provide advice.’
‘Excellence, dedication and experience.’
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Citi
- Deutsche Bank
- Kingdom of Bahrain
- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- J.P. Morgan Securities plc
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Sultanate of Oman
- Republic of Albania
- Arab Republic of Egypt
Work highlights
Acted as international counsel to the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with its issuance of its first of its kind RMB 3.5 billion 3.51% Guaranteed Sustainable Panda Bonds due 2026.
Acted as English and U.S. counsel to the Republic of Albania, acting through its Ministry of Finance and Economy, on the issuance of its €600 million 5.900% Notes due 9 June 2028.
Advised the ad hoc group of secured and unsecured bondholders of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. in connection with its recently concluded US$1.6 billion combined liability management and new capital financing transaction.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Giles Belsey; Amy Rees; Adam Silver; Ricci Potts; Laura Brank