Dechert LLP advised the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with a US$4 billion Eurobond Issuance consisting of US$750,000,000 6.2004% Notes due 2024, US$1,750,000,000 7.6003% Notes due 2029 and US$1,500,000,000 8.7002% Notes due 2049 issued under its US$20 billion GMTN Programme.

This transaction follows Dechert’s representation of the Republic in connection with a US$3 billion multi-tranche sovereign bond issuance in June 2017, a US$4 billion multi-tranche sovereign bond issuance in January 2017, and a US$4 billion bond in November 2016. The Dechert team also advised the Republic on the establishment of its GMTN Programme and the issuance of US$1.5 billion of notes thereunder in June 2015, which marked the country’s return to the international debt capital markets after a nearly five-year absence.

Egypt was advised by a London-based corporate team consisting of partner Patrick Lyons and associates Jennifer Rees and Amy Rees.

Dechert has a strong track record advising on innovative capital markets transactions in the emerging markets, and has established a leading practice in the representation of sovereigns from the Middle East and North Africa region. Dechert has been recognized by Cbonds as a Leading Issuer and Arranger Legal Advisor for Emerging Market International Bonds.