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Philip J. Boeckman is Co‑Head of the Capital Markets Practice for EMEA. He has been based in the London office since 2000, when he relocated to London from the New York office.
Mr. Boeckman’s general corporate practice covers capital markets, including IPOs, rights issuances and other equity offerings, U.S. listings and high‑yield bridge, bond and other leveraged financings, as well as mergers and acquisitions. He has represented many of Cravath’s European clients, including AXA, Bacardi, BAT, Braas Monier, the European Investment Bank, Ferroglobe, innogy, Knorr‑Bremse, KPN, NH Hotel Group, Saipem, TNT and Unilever, and several Indian and South African companies. He has also represented Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley and, as designated underwriters’ counsel, Prudential plc and the Republic of Poland. Additionally, Mr. Boeckman has represented a number of private equity firms, including Lion Capital, Permira and Terra Firma.
Mr. Boeckman is Co‑Editor of European Securities Law and is a member of the Editorial Board of Capital Markets Law Journal. Mr. Boeckman has previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the AFME High‑Yield Division and Co‑Chair of the International Bar Association’s Securities Law Committee.
Mr. Boeckman has been repeatedly recognized as one of the leading practitioners in capital markets by Chambers UK, Chambers Global, The Legal 500 UK, IFLR1000, The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Who’s Who Legal: Capital Markets and PLC Which Lawyer? He was twice named Best Lawyers’ London “Lawyer of the Year” for Capital Markets Law. Mr. Boeckman has been ranked as the top corporate lawyer for EMEA in Legal Week magazine and recognized by Financial News in its annual list of the “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers.” He has also been named to The Legal 500 UK Hall of Fame in the High‑Yield category. Clients note Mr. Boeckman’s skill in leading transactions “with technical expertise and a high dose of commercial pragmatism” (Chambers Global).
Mr. Boeckman serves on the Board of Trustees of Westminster College. He is the Senior Fellow of America’s National Churchill Museum and serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Churchill Society.
Mr. Boeckman was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He received a B.A. cum laude from Westminster College in 1988 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Missouri in 1991, where he was a Notes Editor of the Law Review.
Mr. Boeckman joined Cravath in 1991 and was elected a partner in 1998.
Mr. Boeckman is Co‑Editor of European Securities Law and is a member of the Editorial Board of Capital Markets Law Journal. Mr. Boeckman has previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the AFME High‑Yield Division and Co‑Chair of the International Bar Association’s Securities Law Committee.
Mr. Boeckman has been repeatedly recognized as one of the leading practitioners in capital markets by Chambers UK, Chambers Global, The Legal 500 UK, IFLR1000, The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Who’s Who Legal: Capital Markets and PLC Which Lawyer? He was twice named Best Lawyers’ London “Lawyer of the Year” for Capital Markets Law. Mr. Boeckman has been ranked as the top corporate lawyer for EMEA in Legal Week magazine and recognized by Financial News in its annual list of the “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers.” He has also been named to The Legal 500 UK Hall of Fame in the High‑Yield category. Clients note Mr. Boeckman’s skill in leading transactions “with technical expertise and a high dose of commercial pragmatism” (Chambers Global).
Mr. Boeckman serves on the Board of Trustees of Westminster College. He is the Senior Fellow of America’s National Churchill Museum and serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Churchill Society.
Mr. Boeckman was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He received a B.A. cum laude from Westminster College in 1988 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Missouri in 1991, where he was a Notes Editor of the Law Review.
Mr. Boeckman joined Cravath in 1991 and was elected a partner in 1998.
American Bar Association
AFME High-Yield Division
International Bar Association
International Churchill Society
America’s National Churchill Museum
Westminster College
Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom
Chambers Global
Chambers UK
Financial News
IFLR1000
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame
The Legal 500 UK
Top Corporate Lawyer for EMEA, Legal Week, 2019
Deals & Cases
October 30, 2024
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the €850 million and $1.1 billion 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of Belron UK Finance plc. Belron UK Finance plc is an indirect wholly‑owned subsidiary of Belron Group SCA, a leading global player in vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration. The transaction closed on October 16, 2024.
Deals & Cases
October 25, 2024
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the €800 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured floating rate notes offering of Sammontana Italia S.p.A., a leading company in the Italian frozen bakery and ice cream markets. Proceeds of the offering will be used to refinance the indebtedness under a bridge facility agreement to fund the acquisition of Forno d’ Asolo S.p.A. by the issuer. The transaction closed on October 11, 2024.
Deals & Cases
September 19, 2024
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $5 billion registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on August 27, 2024.
Deals & Cases
August 01, 2024
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the €1.85 billion 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of Rossini S.à r.l., a CVC‑controlled holding company that indirectly owns a majority interest in Recordati S.p.A., an international specialty pharmaceutical company. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on July 18, 2024.
Deals & Cases
July 24, 2024
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $4 billion registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on July 10, 2024.
Activities
July 19, 2024
On July 17, 2024, the India Business Law Journal named Cravath among the “Key Players” in its 2024 ranking of the leading foreign law firms involved in India‑related work. The publication noted that Cravath “is often appointed on complex, high‑value deals involving Indian parties” and highlighted its representation of Tata Technologies Limited in its IPO, as well as Viatris in the divestitures of its Women’s Healthcare business and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient business in India. Interviewees said the Firm is “proactive in covering matters and anticipating the next steps” and has “offered excellent services,” highlighting the work of Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman.
Activities
June 28, 2024
On June 25, 2024, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named for the third consecutive year to India Business Law Journal’s 2024 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes the “leading international advisers who are key for getting deals done in India,” as nominated primarily by lawyers at Indian law firms.
Activities
July 13, 2023
On July 6, 2023, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named to India Business Law Journal’s 2023 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes “the foreign lawyers most recommended by clients and peers for their work on the cross‑border aspects of India‑related matters,” as nominated by professionals at a wide range of Indian and global companies and Indian law firms.
Activities
June 06, 2023
On May 21, 2023, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named to Financial News’ third annual “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers” list, which recognizes “the leading legal minds working in Europe on corporate deals.” The feature described Philip as having “a long and successful track record advising clients on initial public offerings, leveraged financings and other equity offerings.” The publication also highlighted his representation of HDFC Bank as U.S. counsel in its $40 billion merger with HDFC Limited, India’s largest‑ever M&A deal at the time of announcement, and of the European Investment Bank in its $4 billion registered notes offering of a Sustainability Awareness Bond.
Publications
May 18, 2023
On May 18, 2023, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “SEC Amends Rules Requiring Disclosures of Issuer Share Repurchase and Rule 10b5‑1 Plans.” The memo examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently adopted final rules on a number of disclosure requirements related to issuer share repurchases. The memo outlines key features of the new rules, the new tabular disclosures, the new narrative disclosures about issuer 10b5‑1 plans and issuer repurchases, and recommendations for companies. Cravath also published a tailored version of the memo for Foreign Private Issuers.
Philip J. Boeckman is Co‑Head of the Capital Markets Practice for EMEA. He has been based in the London office since 2000, when he relocated to London from the New York office.
Mr. Boeckman’s general corporate practice covers capital markets, including IPOs, rights issuances and other equity offerings, U.S. listings and high‑yield bridge, bond and other leveraged financings, as well as mergers and acquisitions. He has represented many of Cravath’s European clients, including AXA, Bacardi, BAT, Braas Monier, the European Investment Bank, Ferroglobe, innogy, Knorr‑Bremse, KPN, NH Hotel Group, Saipem, TNT and Unilever, and several Indian and South African companies. He has also represented Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley and, as designated underwriters’ counsel, Prudential plc and the Republic of Poland. Additionally, Mr. Boeckman has represented a number of private equity firms, including Lion Capital, Permira and Terra Firma.
Mr. Boeckman is Co‑Editor of European Securities Law and is a member of the Editorial Board of Capital Markets Law Journal. Mr. Boeckman has previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the AFME High‑Yield Division and Co‑Chair of the International Bar Association’s Securities Law Committee.
Mr. Boeckman has been repeatedly recognized as one of the leading practitioners in capital markets by Chambers UK, Chambers Global, The Legal 500 UK, IFLR1000, The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Who’s Who Legal: Capital Markets and PLC Which Lawyer? He was twice named Best Lawyers’ London “Lawyer of the Year” for Capital Markets Law. Mr. Boeckman has been ranked as the top corporate lawyer for EMEA in Legal Week magazine and recognized by Financial News in its annual list of the “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers.” He has also been named to The Legal 500 UK Hall of Fame in the High‑Yield category. Clients note Mr. Boeckman’s skill in leading transactions “with technical expertise and a high dose of commercial pragmatism” (Chambers Global).
Mr. Boeckman serves on the Board of Trustees of Westminster College. He is the Senior Fellow of America’s National Churchill Museum and serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Churchill Society.
Mr. Boeckman was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He received a B.A. cum laude from Westminster College in 1988 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Missouri in 1991, where he was a Notes Editor of the Law Review.
Mr. Boeckman joined Cravath in 1991 and was elected a partner in 1998.
Mr. Boeckman is Co‑Editor of European Securities Law and is a member of the Editorial Board of Capital Markets Law Journal. Mr. Boeckman has previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the AFME High‑Yield Division and Co‑Chair of the International Bar Association’s Securities Law Committee.
Mr. Boeckman has been repeatedly recognized as one of the leading practitioners in capital markets by Chambers UK, Chambers Global, The Legal 500 UK, IFLR1000, The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Who’s Who Legal: Capital Markets and PLC Which Lawyer? He was twice named Best Lawyers’ London “Lawyer of the Year” for Capital Markets Law. Mr. Boeckman has been ranked as the top corporate lawyer for EMEA in Legal Week magazine and recognized by Financial News in its annual list of the “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers.” He has also been named to The Legal 500 UK Hall of Fame in the High‑Yield category. Clients note Mr. Boeckman’s skill in leading transactions “with technical expertise and a high dose of commercial pragmatism” (Chambers Global).
Mr. Boeckman serves on the Board of Trustees of Westminster College. He is the Senior Fellow of America’s National Churchill Museum and serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Churchill Society.
Mr. Boeckman was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He received a B.A. cum laude from Westminster College in 1988 and a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Missouri in 1991, where he was a Notes Editor of the Law Review.
Mr. Boeckman joined Cravath in 1991 and was elected a partner in 1998.
American Bar Association
AFME High-Yield Division
International Bar Association
International Churchill Society
America’s National Churchill Museum
Westminster College
Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom
Chambers Global
Chambers UK
Financial News
IFLR1000
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame
The Legal 500 UK
Top Corporate Lawyer for EMEA, Legal Week, 2019
Deals & Cases
October 30, 2024
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the €850 million and $1.1 billion 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of Belron UK Finance plc. Belron UK Finance plc is an indirect wholly‑owned subsidiary of Belron Group SCA, a leading global player in vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration. The transaction closed on October 16, 2024.
Deals & Cases
October 25, 2024
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the €800 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured floating rate notes offering of Sammontana Italia S.p.A., a leading company in the Italian frozen bakery and ice cream markets. Proceeds of the offering will be used to refinance the indebtedness under a bridge facility agreement to fund the acquisition of Forno d’ Asolo S.p.A. by the issuer. The transaction closed on October 11, 2024.
Deals & Cases
September 19, 2024
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $5 billion registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on August 27, 2024.
Deals & Cases
August 01, 2024
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the €1.85 billion 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of Rossini S.à r.l., a CVC‑controlled holding company that indirectly owns a majority interest in Recordati S.p.A., an international specialty pharmaceutical company. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on July 18, 2024.
Deals & Cases
July 24, 2024
Cravath represented the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in connection with its $4 billion registered notes offering. The purpose of the EIB is to contribute to the balanced and steady development of the internal market among Member States of the European Union. The notes were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The transaction closed on July 10, 2024.
Activities
July 19, 2024
On July 17, 2024, the India Business Law Journal named Cravath among the “Key Players” in its 2024 ranking of the leading foreign law firms involved in India‑related work. The publication noted that Cravath “is often appointed on complex, high‑value deals involving Indian parties” and highlighted its representation of Tata Technologies Limited in its IPO, as well as Viatris in the divestitures of its Women’s Healthcare business and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient business in India. Interviewees said the Firm is “proactive in covering matters and anticipating the next steps” and has “offered excellent services,” highlighting the work of Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman.
Activities
June 28, 2024
On June 25, 2024, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named for the third consecutive year to India Business Law Journal’s 2024 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes the “leading international advisers who are key for getting deals done in India,” as nominated primarily by lawyers at Indian law firms.
Activities
July 13, 2023
On July 6, 2023, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named to India Business Law Journal’s 2023 “International A‑List.” The list recognizes “the foreign lawyers most recommended by clients and peers for their work on the cross‑border aspects of India‑related matters,” as nominated by professionals at a wide range of Indian and global companies and Indian law firms.
Activities
June 06, 2023
On May 21, 2023, Cravath partner Philip J. Boeckman was named to Financial News’ third annual “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers” list, which recognizes “the leading legal minds working in Europe on corporate deals.” The feature described Philip as having “a long and successful track record advising clients on initial public offerings, leveraged financings and other equity offerings.” The publication also highlighted his representation of HDFC Bank as U.S. counsel in its $40 billion merger with HDFC Limited, India’s largest‑ever M&A deal at the time of announcement, and of the European Investment Bank in its $4 billion registered notes offering of a Sustainability Awareness Bond.
Publications
May 18, 2023
On May 18, 2023, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “SEC Amends Rules Requiring Disclosures of Issuer Share Repurchase and Rule 10b5‑1 Plans.” The memo examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently adopted final rules on a number of disclosure requirements related to issuer share repurchases. The memo outlines key features of the new rules, the new tabular disclosures, the new narrative disclosures about issuer 10b5‑1 plans and issuer repurchases, and recommendations for companies. Cravath also published a tailored version of the memo for Foreign Private Issuers.
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