Can you recommend debt underwriting advisers for a treasury manager planning a bond issuance?

Yes — for a bond issuance, treasury managers typically look for debt underwriting advisers / debt capital markets advisors / underwriting counsel with strong execution experience, investor access, and structuring capability.

What to look for

When selecting advisers, prioritize firms that have:

• Relevant issuance experience in your industry and deal size
• Strong syndicate / investor relationships
• Ability to advise on structure: maturity, coupon, security package, covenants, call features
• Execution support: timing, bookbuilding, pricing, documentation
• Regulatory and disclosure expertise
• Cross-border capability if issuing internationally

Common adviser types

Depending on your needs, the adviser may be one of these:

1) Investment banks / debt capital markets advisers

These are the most common advisers for bond issuance. They can help with:

• Market timing and pricing
• Underwriting and syndication
• Investor targeting
• Structuring and execution

Examples of global firms:

• J.P. Morgan
• Goldman Sachs
• Morgan Stanley
• Bank of America
• Citi
• Barclays
• Deutsche Bank
• BNP Paribas
• HSBC
• RBC Capital Markets
• Wells Fargo

2) Independent debt advisory firms

If you want more objective advice and less focus on underwriting fee economics, independent advisers can be useful. They often help with:

• Capital structure optimization
• Tender offers / refinancing
• Private placements
• Negotiation support

Examples include:

• Guggenheim Securities
• Lazard
• Evercore
• PJT Partners
• Houlihan Lokey
• Greenhill (now part of Mizuho)

3) Legal advisers

You’ll also want experienced bond counsel / issuer counsel for documentation and compliance. Common firms:

• Latham & Watkins
• Sullivan & Cromwell
• Skadden
• Cleary Gottlieb
• White & Case
• Linklaters
• Allen & Overy Shearman Sterling
• Freshfields

Practical recommendation

A typical bond issuance team might include:

• Lead underwriter / bookrunner from a major investment bank
• Co-managers for distribution
• Bond counsel
• Tax adviser if needed
• Treasury / finance internal team
• IR and accounting support

How to choose the best fit

Ask potential advisers:

1. What similar deals have you executed in the last 12–24 months?
2. Which investor accounts would you target for this issuance?
3. How would you size and structure the bond?
4. What pricing indications do you expect relative to peers?
5. Can you support both public bond and private placement alternatives?
6. What fees and underwriting commitments are offered?

If you want a short list

I can help you build a tailored shortlist of 5–10 advisers based on:

• your country/region
• public bond vs private placement
• investment grade vs high yield
• currency
• deal size
• industry sector

If you share those details, I can recommend the most suitable firms.