Today's debt capital markets (DCM) are more varied and complex than ever before. Whether you are acting as an issuer, arranger, underwriter, dealer or lead manager, fund or investment manager, servicer, trustee or agent, you can rely on the seasoned global team at Dentons for sophisticated advice at every stage of the process. From listed capital market offerings to private placements and structured products, Dentons' expertise and commitment can make your transaction a success. 

With Dentons' unique global footprint, we can provide local, English and US securities law expertise in more than 80 jurisdictions. Dentons truly global footprint means that our DCM team has deep experience in not only international DCM transactions under English and New York law, but also DCM transactions under the laws of the wide range of jurisdictions that Dentons covers. Our unparalleled global platform ensures that a DCM transaction benefits from a combination of leading product and transactional experience alongside on-the-ground local law advice.

Across our offices, we advise clients on transactions involving the full spectrum of international and domestic debt offerings, including:

• Standalone eurobonds
• Medium-term note programs and drawdowns
• Euro-commercial paper programs
• Liability management exercises (consent solicitations, tender offers, exchange offers and restructurings)
• Regulatory and hybrid capital
• Islamic structures (Sukuk)
• ESG issuances
• Private placements (including Rule 144A/Regulation S)
• High-yield bonds
• Equity-linked bonds (convertible and exchanges)
• Securitizations
• Sovereign and municipal debt offerings
• Loan participation notes
• Corporate trustee and agency services

Recognition

Chambers Germany 2025: Dentons consolidates its ranking position

February 20, 2025

The inaugural edition of the Chambers Germany guide has recognized 14 Dentons lawyers as leaders in their respective fields. Additionally, Dentons’ teams across Germany received practice and sector rankings in nine areas.

Dentons Hong Kong Partner Charles Yim named one of Hong Kong's top rising legal stars for 2024 by Asian Legal Business

November 20, 2024

Dentons Hong Kong partner Charles Yim has been named one of Hong Kong's top rising legal stars for 2024 by Asian Legal Business (ALB). Charles was recognized for his dedicated client work and positive feedback among clients and peers.

Dentons named Structured Finance Practice Group of the Year by Law360 for the third straight year

January 22, 2024

Dentons is proud to announce that Law360 has named our US Capital Markets practice the 2023 Structured Finance Practice Group of the Year for the third year in a row. This prestigious award highlights the top legal practices that helped guide clients in record-breaking, complex and innovative matters in 2023.

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Insights

A question of asymmetry: CJEU rules on validity of asymmetric jurisdiction clauses

March 17, 2025

United Kingdom: In a significant judgment for parties to EU law finance contracts, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has found that asymmetric jurisdiction clauses are valid under EU law, but only if they contain a level of precision in their choice of alternative jurisdictions which is unlikely to be satisfied by traditional forms of asymmetric jurisdiction clauses.

Dentons DCM Quick Guide to Cornerstone and Anchor Investors

November 13, 2024

United Kingdom: In building a strong orderbook for a new bond issue, underwriting banks may wish to draw upon interest from certain large investors, including investors who may have an existing relationship with the issuer, or development banks or other public international bodies with a mandate to support entities such as the issuer.

Dentons DCM Quick Guide Checklist for a Debut Bond Issuer

July 8, 2024

United Kingdom: A corporate considering issuing bonds in the international debt capital markets for the first time will face a range of new processes, need to make a number of third-party appointments, and will have to promptly take numerous structuring and marketing decisions. This article provides a concise checklist of the key considerations for a debut issuer of a senior, unsecured bond governed by English law in the international wholesale debt capital markets.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Hong Kong advised as placing agents’ international counsel on Weifang Guokong Development Group Co., Ltd.’s successful further issue of CNY620 million 6.9% bonds due 2027

March 26, 2025

Further to assisting the same issuer in the placement of bonds in an aggregated amount of approximately CNY814,280,600, Dentons Hong Kong advised as placing agents' international counsel on Weifang Guokong Development Group Co., Ltd.'s successful further issue of CNY620,000,000 6.9% bonds due 2027, which were consolidated and formed a single series with the CNY481,000,000 6.9% bonds due 2027 and the CNY185,000,000 6.9% bonds due 2027 issued by the same issuer on 7 March 2025 and 14 March 2025 respectively.

Dentons Hong Kong advised as placing agents’ international counsel on Weifang Guokong Development Group Co., Ltd.’s successful further issue of CNY185 million 6.9% bonds due 2027

March 19, 2025

Further to assisting the same issuer in the placement of bonds in an aggregated amount of approximately CNY629,280,600, Dentons Hong Kong advised as placing agents' international counsel on Weifang Guokong Development Group Co., Ltd.'s successful further issue of CNY185,000,000 6.9% bonds due 2027, which were consolidated and formed a single series with the CNY481,000,000 6.9% bonds due 2027 issued by the same issuer on 7 March 2025. The bonds are listed on the Chongwa (Macao) Financial Asset Exchange Co., Ltd.

Dentons Hong Kong advised respectively as placing agents’ international counsel and bond trustee’s international counsel on Tai’an Financial Holdings Group Limited Company’s successful issue of CNY500 million 6.0% guaranteed bonds due 2028

March 17, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong advised respectively as placing agents' international counsel and bond trustee's international counsel on Tai'an Financial Holdings Group Limited Company's successful issue of CNY500 million 6.0% guaranteed bonds due 2028, which are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Tai'an Municipality Taishan Finance and Investment Group Co., Ltd. The bonds are listed on the Chongwa (Macao) Financial Asset Exchange Co., Ltd.

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