A high yield capital markets alternative to bank debt: practical considerations for financial managers confronting reduced bank credit availability in the face of the refinancing wall *

USA - October 26 2012
Recent progress has been made in reducing the refinancing wall, but changing bank regulatory requirements will likely inhibit the availability of bank debt, particularly for speculative-grade borrowers, while the demand for debt capital to fund refinancing activity and business development remains significant

Restructuring capital markets debt - a review of legal requirements and structuring options in light of market opportunities *

USA - August 7 2012
This note will review some of the more significant U.S. securities laws and structural matters encountered in connection with any program to purchase or restructure straight debt securities (excluding debt with equity features) outside of bankruptcy, in cases where the debt is not redeemed.