International Loans, Bonds, Guarantees and Legal Opinions

This volume sets out the legal rules, at a domestic and international level, for the administration of debt finance. The principles underlying syndicated loans and bond issues are explained, alongside two common prerequisites to the advancement of a loan or bond issue: the guarantee and the closing legal opinion.

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Part of the Law and Practice of International Finance series, this volume provides you with comprehensive and authoritative guidance on international loans, bonds, guarantees and legal opinions in the context of international finance law. The book: - Provides you with a comparative overview of the laws in the key jurisdictions of the world - Explains the law and practice in each area including: syndicated bank credit agreements and loan transfers; international bond issues, including equity-linked nonds, note programmes and high yield notes; bondholder trustees and collective action clauses; bank guarantees, standby letters of credit and comfort letters; formal transaction legal opinions - Gives you outlines for guarantees and legal opinions so you can structure your documents correctly from the start and do not miss out vital clauses or pertinent information - Features extensive snapshot precedents to help you with drafting