Dewey & LeBoeuf’s London-based international capital markets team has advised on the first Eurobond offering from Azerbaijan, representing the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) on its debut Eurobond issuance of US$500 million 5.45% Notes due 2017.

Dewey & LeBoeuf’s London team has also advised SOCAR and its subsidiaries on a number of major international transactions, including project financings in Azerbaijan and abroad. 

Camille Abousleiman, the head of Dewey & LeBoeuf’s international capital markets group commented, “We are delighted to have acted on the first Eurobond issuance by SOCAR and by an issuer from Azerbaijan, which will pave the way for future issuances by SOCAR and other Azerbaijani issuers in the international debt capital markets. Our role in the success of this transaction emphasises our unmatched track record of representing debut market participants in capital markets transactions that are designed to conform to international market standards and expectations, while also accommodating local law and regulatory requirements.” 

Mr. Abousleiman led the Dewey & LeBoeuf team with relationship partner Nabil Khodadad, and associates Patrick Lyons and Nicholas Quarrie. 

Dewey & LeBoeuf’s London capital markets team advises on a high volume of debt offerings relating to global investment banking, insurance, energy and major corporate clients active in Europe, Russia/CIS, the Middle East and across Africa. The practice’s leading reputation attracts many debut market participants, as well as clients looking for advice on highly complex transactions.