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A&O Shearman advises on the Republic of the Philippines' USD2.5 billion bond offering

Published Date
Sep 5 2024
A&O Shearman advised the underwriters in connection with the Republic of the Philippines’ SEC-registered offering of 4.375% U.S. Dollar-Denominated Global Bonds due 2030, 4.75% U.S. Dollar-Denominated Global Bonds due 2035 and 5.175% U.S. Dollar-Denominated Global Bonds due 2049 for an aggregate principal amount of USD2.5bn.

This offering highlights the Republic’s strategic engagement with global capital markets, demonstrating its commitment to fiscal resilience and economic growth.

The capital markets team comprised partner Felipe Duque, counsel Giancarlo Sambalido, senior associate Julie Song and associate Sean Cao., Partner Jack Heinberg and senior counsel John Hibbard advised as to U.S. tax.   

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Felipe Duque

Partner

Singapore

Felipe focuses on cross-border debt and equity capital markets transactions, U.S. securities law and general corporate matters. 
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Giancarlo B. Sambalido

Registered Foreign Lawyer, New York

Hong Kong SAR

Gian is a New York qualified and Philippine qualified attorney and has advised on an extensive range of capital markets transactions, i...
Julie Song

Julie Song

Senior Associate

Singapore

Julie Song is a New York law qualified associate who has advised on debt and equity capital markets transactions and liability man...
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Sean Cao

Associate

Singapore

Sean is experienced in a wide range of debt and equity capital markets transactions including sovereign and SEC registered offering and...
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Jack L. Heinberg

Partner

New York

Jack has been a partner with the firm since 2000 and was a member of the Firm's Global Board.
John Hibbard

John Hibbard

Senior Counsel

New York

John has experience in a wide variety of domestic and international tax issues, including with respect to M&A, taxation of capital ...