Deal Watch: Davis Polk and Others See See Steady Activity in Debt Deals
John Meade of Davis Polk said he has seen an uptick in a subset of the investment grade debt market, particularly in "green" or "sustainable" type deals.
February 13, 2023 at 05:32 PM
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Deals and TransactionsDebt issuances are continuing at a steady clip in 2023. Despite lower transactional activity in recent months, especially in M&A, some debt deals continue to send business to many in Big Law.
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