Banking & Finance: Lenders: Lower Mid-Market
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Simmons & Simmons has a standout practice that acts for clients on domestic and cross-border transactions. The team represents a stable of leading clients that includes traditional bank lenders as well as corporate borrowers and funds. The firm's lawyers have broad experience spanning the finance market and it has complementary strength in fund finance and acquisition finance matters. It has notable experience of deals in the Nordic region.
Work Highlights
- Simmons & Simmons advised Deep Green Technologies on the financing aspects of a £200 million investment by Octopus Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is really impressive - they cut through to commercial points and keeps clients informed."
"The team have always had a good knowledge of the market and what is best practice from a client and bank perspective."
"The team were excellent and managed the transaction with a high level of efficiency. They are responsive and are very good at translating the legalese into understandable risks."
"The team is really impressive - they cut through to commercial points and keeps clients informed."
"The team have always had a good knowledge of the market and what is best practice from a client and bank perspective."
"The team were excellent and managed the transaction with a high level of efficiency. They are responsive and are very good at translating the legalese into understandable risks."
Notable Practitioners
Jen Yee Chan advises clients across the fund finance space, including both banks and borrowers. She is experienced acting in key offshore jurisdictions including Luxembourg and the Channel Islands.
"Jen is very commercially aware."
Kirsty Barnes draws recognition for her representation of clients in corporate and leveraged financings. She advises both borrowers and lenders.
"Kirsty is great to work with and has good client service and market awareness."
"Kirsty is a very experienced practitioner who knows how to manage the transaction. She is always one step ahead throughout the process which helps to make the deal run smoothly and efficiently."