Banking & Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a strong foundation acting for lender-side clients in the acquisition finance space. It handles the full spectrum of financial instruments, assisting traditional and alternative lenders as well as mixed lender groups. The firm also demonstrates strength advising international corporates and private equity clients on complex transactions, drawing on the firm's extensive global network to advise on cross-border deals. The team frequently advises on finance matters in the technology, telecommunications, and oil and gas sectors.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted for HSBC as mandated lead arranger, as well as a number of other lenders, on financing for Wise.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have found the firm to be full service across products and asset types meaning that complex matters are dealt with easily and efficiently."
"They're a wonder team, they are so good."
"They are experienced in the markets that they operate. Very willing to have detailed conversations about legal structuring matters, which is much appreciated."
"We have found the firm to be full service across products and asset types meaning that complex matters are dealt with easily and efficiently."
"They're a wonder team, they are so good."
"They are experienced in the markets that they operate. Very willing to have detailed conversations about legal structuring matters, which is much appreciated."
Notable Practitioners
Global co-chair of financial services, Mark Dwyer is particularly active for corporate borrowers whom he advises on a range of financings. He has also got recent experience acting for direct lenders. He has considerable expertise in financing UK public takeovers of listed companies.
"Mark is an exceptional lawyer."
"Mark has an encyclopedic knowledge of both the credit side but also general debt facilities and capital markets."
Neil Campbell has a prominent leveraged finance focused practice. He represents lenders, including both private credit and traditional banks, with notable expertise in the technology sector.
"Neil is commercial, reliable and sensible."
"Neil has that balance between client service and good commercial advice."
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