A&O Shearman
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Demonstrating ‘extensive knowledge of the capital markets’, A&O Shearman offers a broad and sophisticated DCM practice that frequently advises high-profile financial institutions and corporates in both domestic and cross-border matters. The team acts on a wide range of DCM mandates, spanning standalone bond issuances and debt programmes, equity-linked instruments, and private placements. The practice is co-led by UK-qualified DCM specialist Charles Poole-Warren and Salvador Ruiz Bachs, whose practice encompasses convertible bonds, GMTN and EMTN commercial paper programmes, and derivatives. Álvaro Rojo is skilled in securitisation and distressed debt trading transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Charles Poole-Warren is a responsive, helpful and friendly partner who I enjoy working with.’
- ‘The expertise and resourcing on transactions is excellent. You can tell the work is reviewed by partners who are involved in their deals.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- BBVA
Work highlights
Advised El Corte Ingles, S.A. on a €2bn EMTN programme update and, in turn, the issuance of an €500m of senior notes under the EMTN Programme.

