Banking & Finance: Lenders: Lower Mid-Market
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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+44 20 7655 1000Chambers Review
Squire Patton Boggs is a highly regarded team noted for its strength across the banking and finance market. The team has particular expertise acting for lender-side clients, counting both traditional banks and alternative providers among its roster. Supported by the firm's wide-reaching global footprint, the team is able to advise across a breadth of jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- Squire Patton Boggs advised New Look in connection with its refinancing through cross-border first and second lien asset-based lending facilities, provided by Wells Fargo and Blazehill Capital,
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is able to pick up complex and novel structures and apply sound commercial judgement."
"Their partners have always come back with legal solution with commercial hat."
"The firm is able to pick up complex and novel structures and apply sound commercial judgement."
"Their partners have always come back with legal solution with commercial hat."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Hastings advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on acquisition financings and refinancings both domestically and internationally.
"Chris provides a consistently high output on each transaction. He provides solutions to problems and is a useful sounding board for any queries."
"Chris is a first-class operator who is pragmatic and client-focused."
"Chris provides the highest level of quality work and dedication. He has incredible drive to get the transaction done whilst protecting the client's interests."
Paula Laird stands out for her work on asset-based lending transactions.
"She is very efficient and provide solutions that work both commercially as well as legally."
"Paula is very knowledgeable and experienced. She is calm under pressure and was always available at short notice to answer questions and jump on calls."