Banking & Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's Borrower practice continues to build on the positive momentum witnessed over the last few years which has seen them establish themselves as an ideal option for international corporate borrowers seeking exceptional service and advice on complex multi-jurisdictional matters including acquisition finance, syndicated lending and trade finance transactions.
The practice is one of an exclusive set of global firms in London providing integrated English and US law advice to corporate borrowers/issuers, sponsors, investment banks and direct lending funds. This enables their lawyers to understand fully both sides of the negotiating table and allows them to efficiently address complex challenges that our clients face and provide innovative solutions.
Baker McKenzie's Banking & Finance: Lender practice continues to grow reflecting years of investment in the team which has seen them establish themselves as a key player in the market.
The practice has an extremely well-balanced client base that includes investment banks, domestic and international banks as well as the most prominent and active private credit funds in Europe. They are one of an exclusive set of global firms in London providing integrated English and US law advice to lenders on Banking & Finance transaction and are one of the few firms in a position to offer a truly one-stop shop for our clients.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is an ideal option for clients seeking advice on complex multi-jurisdictional matters including leveraged acquisitions, syndicated lending and project finance transactions. The team attracts an increasing number of instructions from alternative lenders, in addition to its presence on UK bank panels. It specialises in emerging market matters with a growing focus on sub-Saharan African and Turkish markets. The law firm has an impressive portfolio of clients, which also includes leading international corporate borrowers.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised lenders including Deutsche Bank on a USD500 million financing to the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tanzania.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bakers has an excellent team, from partner through to senior associates, and down to newly-qualified staff. They are always quick to respond and staff teams rapidly if required."
"They are client-focused, commercial and helpful. They think laterally to suggest different solutions to thorny issues."
"Bakers has a professional and expert team that provides high-quality and prompt responses."
"Bakers has an excellent team, from partner through to senior associates, and down to newly-qualified staff. They are always quick to respond and staff teams rapidly if required."
"They are client-focused, commercial and helpful. They think laterally to suggest different solutions to thorny issues."
"Bakers has a professional and expert team that provides high-quality and prompt responses."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Cox advises clients on a range of acquisition and leveraged finance matters. He is particularly noted for his sponsor-side representation and capabilities on multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Nick O'Grady demonstrates experience across the space and has a particular focus advising lender-side clients, including direct lenders as well as large bank syndicates. He is able to advise on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
"Nick is an excellent lawyer. He's very commercial and great fun to work with."
"Nick is an extremely thorough and extremely safe pair of hands."