The social housing team at Clifford Chance LLP advises funders and investors in capital markets transactions, restructuring and securitisation matters. The practice is jointly led by Angela Shepherd and Paul Deakins; Shepherd advises funders on the security aspects of bond and loan transactions, while Deakins specialises in bond financing and is recognised for his expertise in capital markets.
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- 'Depth of knowledge and experience that only a large firm can bring.'
- 'Willingness to go that extra mile.'
Key clients
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Situs Asset Management Limited
- HSBC Bank plc
- European Investment Bank
- M&G Trustee Company Limited
- NatWest Markets
- Deutsche Bank AG London
- Morgan Stanley & Co International plc
Work highlights
Advised an international Banks's Dealer Managers on a tender to buy back from Places for People £42,517,000 of its £300 million 2.500 per cent. Guaranteed Sustainability Notes due 2036.
Acting for six investment banks, as arranger and original lenders, and Situs Asset Management Limited, as security agent, on a high-value senior revolving development credit facility to a group of registered housing providers.
Advised the Dealers on the update of the Places for People £4,000,000,000 EMTN Programme.
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Practice head
Paul Deakins; Angela Shepherd