Dechert is advising another Middle Eastern government on sovereign debt issuance, a month after assisting on deals for Bahrain and Egypt.

The is acting for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the issuance of its $500 million 4.95% notes due 2025 and $1.25 billion 5.85% notes due 2030. With no oil or other major natural resources, the government of Jordan is harder-pressed than Gulf neighbors to finance its operations.