GLAS | The global debt administration and loan agency
$ 390  bn
ASSETS UNDER ADMINISTRATION
4000  +
GLOBAL TRANSACTIONS
MORE THAN
300
PROFESSIONALS
GLOBAL PRESENCE
10
OFFICES WORLDWIDE

Loan Agency Services

At GLAS we have experience in syndicated and bilateral loans, direct lending and managing transactions in the global loan and bond markets. We are regularly appointed in roles including Facility Agent, Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, and Calculation Agent.

Restructuring

GLAS has a wealth of experience on the world’s most complex and high profile restructurings across the full suite of agency and trustee roles. With a team of experts in all locations and bespoke technology, GLAS can provide a tailored solution to both the simple and most complex restructuring situations.

Capital Markets

GLAS is an independent agency able to act as the Paying Agent and Fiscal Agent on Reg S and 144A bonds issued through Euroclear, Clearstream and DTC. GLAS can carry out a full suite of capital markets services including new money issuances and a range of restructured bonds and notes.

Recent transactions

Browse the successful transactions we have recently worked on.

Recent transactions

Browse the successful transactions we have recently worked on.

Latest news

Thought leadership and insights

Lock-up arrangements in debt restructurings and the role of a Lock-up Agent

GLAS’ explores the role of lock-up arrangements in debt restructurings and the role of a Lock-Up agent.

The role of the Security Agent in out of court restructurings

The Security Agent in leveraged finance deals is key because it functions as the administrative conduit among the borrower group and the secured parties on all aspects of the security

Prepare for success amid volatility: Bracing for increased restructuring

Despite expectations for a wave of pandemic-related restructurings in 2021 and 2022, many businesses have shown resilience which has resulted in very few situations developing

Thought leadership and insights

Working with GLAS

Championing Independence

GLAS is recognised as the world’s premier independent, non-creditor, conflict-free provider of loan agency and trustee services.

Innovative Technology

Our proprietary technology and systems provide secure transaction management and administration for all parties.

Global Footprint

Headquartered in London with offices in Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, New Jersey, Singapore, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne.

24 Hour Service

Our global footprint can provide round-the-clock service for time sensitive transactions.

In-House Legal

GLAS has in-house legal teams across EMEA and APAC to provide trusted and cost efficient access to legal advice and counsel.

48 Hour KYC

Our KYC processes are secure and timely – providing thorough due diligence and verification for all deal parties.

Our global team

Our global team

Testimonials

We really appreciate GLAS’ responsiveness and that we received the proposal a lot sooner than those from other Agents, which makes internal communication much easier.
British Multinational Law Firm
We are happy GLAS has the licenses to act as Facility & Security Agent in Germany, and pleased that GLAS are specialised in restructuring.
Leading Law Firm, Frankfurt
We want to continue to work closely with the GLAS team, as GLAS is such a fundamental part of our business.
Leading Private Debt Management Firm

Testimonials

GLAS handles the big restructurings very well and makes it easier for all involved!
Global Law Firm

Market recognition

Market recognition

Credentials and licences

New-Hampshire Regulated Trustee (US) | Payment Service License PSD2 (GER) | Collection License (GER)

Compliant with regulatory bodies: TIA (US), BaFin (GER), ACPR (FR), and ASIC (AU).

GLAS qualifies as a “Financial Institution” under the PSD2 directive, and are a regulated Payment Service Provider and Financial Agent in France and Germany, compliant with Agent prestataire de services de paiement (ACPR).

GLAS is the sole independent agent with a paying agent license to act on Reg S and 144A transactions. GLAS is validated on the International Registry of Mobile Assets.

Credentials and licences

New-Hampshire Regulated Trustee (US) | Payment Service License PSD2 (GER) | Collection License (GER)

Compliant with regulatory bodies: TIA (US), BaFin (GER), ACPR (FR), and ASIC (AU).

GLAS qualifies as a “Financial Institution” under the PSD2 directive, and are a regulated Payment Service Provider and Financial Agent in France and Germany, compliant with Agent prestataire de services de paiement (ACPR).

GLAS is the sole independent agent with a paying agent license to act on Reg S and 144A transactions. GLAS is validated on the International Registry of Mobile Assets.