Kerry advises on a broad range of capital markets transactions including EMTN and commercial paper programmes, green bonds, corporate hybrid issuances, sustainability-linked bonds and liability management exercises.
She has acted for both managers and issuers (including corporates, financial institutions and sovereigns), across various jurisdictions including the Nordics and the UK.
Experience
Representative matters
The joint lead managers on multiple transactions by the Hellenic Republic, including new issues, taps of existing issues and a EUR25bn exchange offer for existing holders to exchange their bonds for new bonds.
The dealers on the establishment of H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ)’s EUR12 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme establishment and the issue of EUR500 million sustainability-linked bonds thereunder. This was awarded the Socially Responsible Investment Bond of the Year by Global Capital.
The Sage Group plc on its debut issuance of £350 million 1.625 per cent. notes due 2031 and its subsequent issuance of £400 million 2.875 per cent. Notes due 2034.
The State of Israel in respect of its capital markets funding across two programmes: an EMTN programme for primarily syndicated issuances targeting institutional investors and a retail bond programme, which is passported into multiple European jurisdictions.
Pro bono
- Working with Coram Children’s Legal Centre to help register children as British citizens
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted as a Solicitor (England and Wales), 2012
Academic
BA, Law, Oxford University, 2008
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.