Banking & Finance: Borrowers: Big-Ticket
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Herbert Smith Freehills' versatile finance group advises on high-end transactions for a substantial crop of blue-chip corporates. The team frequently acts on acquisition financings and corporate loans in the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. It is well-equipped to undertake cross-border transactions, with noted expertise acting on deals with a US law angle as well as throughout Africa. The team is also well-positioned to act on export finance matters.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised Abcam on a £300 million facility agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are responsive and put in the hard work to get things across the line."
"Herbert Smith worked seamlessly to drive a successful outcome, stepping up when a quick turnaround was required."
"The financing team are pragmatic in terms of the legal advice they give and they have been responsive to us across the board,"
"The HSF team was responsive, supportive and proactive throughout. We always felt the deal was well-resourced and supported."
"They are responsive and put in the hard work to get things across the line."
"Herbert Smith worked seamlessly to drive a successful outcome, stepping up when a quick turnaround was required."
"The financing team are pragmatic in terms of the legal advice they give and they have been responsive to us across the board,"
"The HSF team was responsive, supportive and proactive throughout. We always felt the deal was well-resourced and supported."
Notable Practitioners
William Nevin regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional acquisition finance matters. He acts for an impressive list of corporates and bank clients, typically on large-cap syndicated financings.
"He's an excellent partner, who's always willing to help at short notice and is very knowledgeable."
"He's a trusted partner across a range of situations."
"Will consistently delivers on challenging timelines."