Banking & Finance: Lenders: Big-Ticket
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Paul Hastings is prized for its expert handling of sophisticated and high-value leveraged finance transactions. It handles the gamut of complex finance deals and demonstrates particular expertise in the private credit space, seamlessly navigating all manner of sectors. Its clients include both leading clearing and investment banks as well as alternative capital providers and private equity firms. The team is able to call upon the firm's wider capabilities in the high-yield and structured finance markets, as well as utilising its integrated global network on cross-border deals.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings advised a group of nine credit funds and two banks which included Macquarie, Golub and GIC on a £1.1 billion private credit financing to refinance the syndicated debt of Civica
Strengths
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"They have a deep bench - senior partners are very involved with strong support from junior partners and associates."
"They are super professional with a client-first attitude. They are always available and deliver to deadlines."
"They have good subject matter expertise and extremely high-quality client service."
"They are extremely capable, responsive and experienced lawyers who can deliver sophisticated legal advice without losing sight of their client's most important commercial goals."
"They have a deep bench - senior partners are very involved with strong support from junior partners and associates."
"They are super professional with a client-first attitude. They are always available and deliver to deadlines."
"They have good subject matter expertise and extremely high-quality client service."
"They are extremely capable, responsive and experienced lawyers who can deliver sophisticated legal advice without losing sight of their client's most important commercial goals."
Notable Practitioners
Co-chair of the firm's global finance practice Mohamed Nurmohamed is highlighted for his adept handling of lender-side mandates. He is frequently instructed by investment banks and private creditors to assist with complex cross-border financings.
"He is an excellent senior partner for complex transactions."
"He's an exceptional lawyer and very experienced when it comes to advising banks. He delivers solutions to clients in a timely and sophisticated manner"
"Mo is a leader in his field."
"Mo is a thought leader in this space and one of our go-to advisors in the most complex transactions. We would always want him in our corner."
Ross Anderson is recommended for his expert representation of lenders, including mixed groups of banks and funds. He centres his banking practice on leveraged finance matters.
"He gives very technical advice to help you navigate very tricky financing. He's very good at structuring deals in an efficient way."
"He's very responsive and combines vast market knowledge with great commercial awareness."
Peter Hayes is experienced in acting for sponsors, borrowers and lenders on complex leveraged and acquisition finance matters. He is recognised for his expert handling of cross-border financings.
"Peter is a super finance lawyer. He deeply cares about clients and projects and regularly goes the extra mile."
"He's always top of mind when I need a financing lawyer. It's great to have him by our side to make sure we get the best deal. He's also on top of everything."
Reena Gogna has a wealth of knowledge that spans from leveraged financings to debt restructurings. Her sophisticated client roster includes both private credit providers and traditional bank lenders.
"She's a fantastic lawyer. She's commercial, responsive, technically astute and she knows the market inside and out."
Karan Chopra acts for lender-side clients on an array of UK and cross-border financings. He is particularly noted for his expertise on the private credit side.
"Karan is across what's happening int he market and helps us sense check what we're being asked by sponsors."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP
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