A corporate considering issuing bonds in the international debt capital markets for the first time will face a range of new processes, need to make a number of third-party appointments, and will have to promptly take numerous structuring and marketing decisions. This article provides a concise checklist of the key considerations for a debut issuer of a senior, unsecured bond governed by English law in the international wholesale debt capital markets.

The checklist covers: (i) the internal preparatory steps necessary for an issuer to undertake; (ii) key points on how to identify the right type of bond issuance; (iii) how to identify the required external advisors and other third party appointments; (iv) recommendations on how to approach due diligence, authorisations, marketing and the documentation of the bond; and (v) once the bond is issued, how to manage the issuer's continuing obligations. 

This Quick Guide is essential reading for the treasury, finance and legal teams of corporates considering a debut bond issue, or for infrequent corporate issuers considering a return to the debt capital markets and looking for a comprehensive reminder of the key issues.

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