"Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos should be considered a top contender in the rankings every year," says a competitor. The firm's extensive experience in banking and corporate work is regarded as top-notch by peers and clients....
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"Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos should be considered a top contender in the rankings every year," says a competitor. The firm's extensive experience in banking and corporate work is regarded as top-notch by peers and clients.
A notable deal for the firm was its role advising joint lead managers Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Standard Chartered Bank in the issue of 6.375% secured bonds due 2020 guaranteed by First Pacific Company. The bonds, which were listed on the Singapore Exchange, were secured by the shares of a Philippines corporation. This transaction was completed in September 2010 and valued at $400 million.
Partner Gabriel Dee is highly regarded in the market, with a competitor saying: "With partners such as Gabriel, the firm should only be looking upwards."
The firm acted for the issuers SMC Global Power Holdings in an issue of 7.0% notes due 2016. This transaction was completed in January 2011 and valued at $300 million.
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