Deal Maker of the Year Awards 2013 WINNER - JOHN LEONIDA
DEAL: Sea Trucks Group US$575m high yield bond issue
NAME: John Leonida COMPANY: Clyde & Co LLP POSITION: Partner TEL: +44 (0)20 7876 5000 WEBSITE:
www.clydeco.com
Clyde & Co named “deal maker of the year” for innovative US$575m bond issue
In April 2013, Clyde & Co advised Sea Trucks Group Ltd (“Sea Trucks”) on a landmark five-year US$575m Norwegian Bond issue, which was not only substantially oversubscribed, but also went from book closure to completion in 11 days.
The Clyde & Co team was led by ship finance partner John Leonida and corporate finance partner Philip Rogers. Clyde & Co managed the discharge of the HBOS loan and a Convertible Bond as well as negotiating the security package for the new Norwegian Bond. Partner Finn Bjørnstad and Jonathan Page of Norwegian firm Wikborg Rein advised on the Norwegian Bond elements.
John Leonida specialises in international marine transactional work and leads the firm’s yacht group. His practice ranges from advising operators in the oil support industry to owners and builders of some of the world’s most notable superyachts.
He also advises on regulatory issues relating to the ownership of ships and has extensive experience in negotiating shipbuilding and ship financing documents. His clients include shipping entrepreneurs, high net-worth individuals, superyacht builders, designers and banks.
John’s recent experience includes:
• Advising on the major expansion of a West African oil service provider in their new buildings programme
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• Advising on the design and build of a 120 meter plus luxury superyacht
• Regularly advising owners on shipbuilding refinancings
• Advising on a €750m fleet acquisition deal
About Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co is a global law firm with a pioneering heritage and a resolute focus on its core sectors of aviation, energy, infrastructure, insurance, marine and trade.
With over 1,400 lawyers operating from 35 offices and associated offices in six continents, the firm advises corporations, financial institutions, private individuals, and government bodies on a wide range of contentious and transactional matters.
The firm has a particularly strong track record in complex cross-jurisdictional disputes and an outstanding reputation in international arbitration.
Clyde & Co is renowned for its work in fast-moving and volatile emerging markets, being the largest firm in the Middle East and with a rapidly expanding network across Asia, Latin America and Africa.
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Clyde & Co is
renowned for its work in fast-moving and volatile emerging markets, being the largest firm in the
Middle East and with a rapidly expanding network across Asia, Latin America and Africa.
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