Ranking tables
Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket | UK
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Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
- Alex Mitchell Freshfields16 Years Ranked
- Christopher Shield Kirkland & Ellis International LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Brownson Latham & Watkins12 Years Ranked
- Mohamed Nurmohamed Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP10 Years Ranked
- Nick Syson Linklaters21 Years Ranked
- Robin Harvey A&O Shearman18 Years Ranked
- Sam Hamilton Sidley Austin LLP11 Years Ranked
- Tom Richards Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Chris McLaughlin Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP6 Years Ranked
- Christopher Kandel McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP17 Years Ranked
- David J Campbell A&O Shearman17 Years Ranked
- Edward Fife Slaughter and May12 Years Ranked
- Emma Folds Clifford Chance LLP16 Years Ranked
- Gareth Eagles White & Case LLP8 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Duffy White & Case LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jim MacHale Clifford Chance LLP17 Years Ranked
- Korey Fevzi Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP6 Years Ranked
- Luke McDougall Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Benham Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Oliver Sceales Linklaters5 Years Ranked
- Philip Bowden Proskauer Rose LLP8 Years Ranked
- Ross Anderson Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP7 Years Ranked
- Simon C Roberts A&O Shearman23 Years Ranked
- Taner Hassan Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Clive Wells Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP18 Years Ranked
- David Robson Clifford Chance LLP5 Years Ranked
- Neil Caddy Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP10 Years Ranked
- Sarbajeet Nag Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
- Toby S G Grimstone Linklaters12 Years Ranked
- Presley L WarnerSullivan & Cromwell LLP
Band 5
- Annette Kurdian A&O Shearman12 Years Ranked
- Christopher Davis Freshfields4 Years Ranked
- Colin Harley White & Case LLP7 Years Ranked
- Edward Aldred Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP9 Years Ranked
- Fergus Wheeler Latham & Watkins10 Years Ranked
- Greg Brown A&O Shearman13 Years Ranked
- Kirsteen Nicol Kirkland & Ellis International LLP4 Years Ranked
- Martin D Hutchings Freshfields16 Years Ranked
- Matthew Tobin Slaughter and May12 Years Ranked
- Nicholas J S Clark A&O Shearman11 Years Ranked
- Pete Coulton Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP15 Years Ranked
- Peter Dahlen Clifford Chance LLP2 Years Ranked
- Peter Hayes Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP12 Years Ranked
- Philip Stopford Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP4 Years Ranked
- Reena Gogna Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP4 Years Ranked
- Ross Pooley Latham & Watkins13 Years Ranked
Band 6
- Alan J Davies Debevoise & Plimpton LLP6 Years Ranked
- Aled Batey Freshfields3 Years Ranked
- Alexander Robb Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
- Alexandra Grant Milbank LLP7 Years Ranked
- Caroline Phillips Slaughter and May2 Years Ranked
- Daniel Borg Kirkland & Ellis International LLP3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Maze Latham & Watkins9 Years Ranked
- Darren Hanwell A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked
- David Irvine Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jane Glancy A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
- Jim Ho Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Joydeep Choudhuri Latham & Watkins3 Years Ranked
- Karan Chopra Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP2 Years Ranked
- Martin Forbes White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matt Moore A&O Shearman5 Years Ranked
- Neil Sinha A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
- Oliver Edwards Linklaters9 Years Ranked
- Paul Stewart Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP1 Years Ranked
- Robert Byk Slaughter and May15 Years Ranked
- Sebastian FitzGerald Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP1 Years Ranked
- Shahpur Kabraji Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP1 Years Ranked
- Shameer Shah A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked
- Vanessa Xu Kirkland & Ellis International LLP1 Years Ranked
- Will Nevin Herbert Smith Freehills5 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Benoit Lavigne Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
- Emma Foster White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked
- Evgeny Zborovsky Kirkland & Ellis International LLP1 Years Ranked
- Fergus O'Domhnaill Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
- Pathik Gandhi Linklaters1 Years Ranked
- Prue Criddle Latham & Watkins2 Years Ranked
- Richard Lloyd White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Robert LeeClifford Chance LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedRobert Lee is the global practice area leader for finance at the firm. His broad finance practice spans cross-border M&A, corporate lending and fund finance matters, among others.
Eminent Practitioners
E Denise GibsonA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 8 Years RankedDenise Gibson is A&O Sheaman's managing partner. She has a respected practice advising on a range of financings, regularly assisting with particularly complex deal structures. She is especially well-versed in handling lender-side mandates, with ample experience advising traditional as well as direct lenders on high-value international transactions.E Michael BatesClifford Chance LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 23 Years RankedUK regional managing partner Michael Bates is recognised as one of the foremost experts in infrastructure financing matters. He also comes highly recommended for his expertise when acting for corporate borrowers and bank lenders.E Stephen KensellLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 23 Years RankedStephen Kensell is the managing partner of the firm’s London office. He remains a go-to for major banks and financial institutions on complex financings.E Stephen LucasKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 21 Years RankedStephen Lucas acts as a member of Kirkland's executive committee. He maintains an excellent reputation for his expert representation of sponsors in structured and leveraged finance matters. He is regarded as a go-to for major private equity houses to advise on complex matters.
Band 1
1 Dominic NewcombLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedDominic Newcomb is regarded as a premier choice for prominent sponsor clients. His practice regularly involves acting on a number of high-value domestic and international debt financings.1 Ian BarrattKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedIan Barratt continues to be regarded as one of the premier choices for sponsor-side representation. He is frequently instructed by leading private equity clients to advise on leveraged acquisition finance matters and is well versed in cross-border transactions.1 Jayanthi SadanandanSidley Austin LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedJayanthi Sadanandan is a highly regarded practitioner with a broad practice, representing sponsor, borrower and lender clients. Her work spans leveraged and investment-grade financings, in both the UK and international markets.1 Neel SachdevPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedNeel Sachdev remains a leading authority in the finance market, noted for his stellar representation of sponsor-side clients. He is regularly called upon to advise on complex, multi-jurisdictional debt finance matters, in particular acquisition financings and take-privates. He also acts as co-head of Paul Weiss' London office and co-leads its global finance and capital markets group.1 Suhrud MehtaMilbank LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedCo-head of the firm's global leveraged finance practice Suhrud Mehta is regularly instructed on complex cross-border matters. He is a practitioner of choice for leading financial institutions on big-ticket transactions.
Band 2
2 Alex MitchellFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedAlex Mitchell is global co-head of Freshfields' leveraged finance group and regularly acts for investment fund and private equity clients. He is well positioned to act on complex multi-jurisdictional financings while also handling mid-sized domestic transactions for portfolio companies.2 Christopher ShieldKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedChristopher Shield is held in high regard for his leveraged finance expertise and regularly acts for an impressive list of private equity clients on large-cap mandates such as public-to-privates and acquisition financings.2 Jonathan BrownsonLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJonathan Brownson is held in high regard for his expertise in leveraged finance. He has a wealth of experience, with a particular focus acting for lenders on both domestic and international mandates.2 Mohamed NurmohamedPaul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedCo-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.2 Nick SysonLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedNick Syson is renowned in the market for his wealth of experience assisting banks with large-cap financings. He is adroit at advising on leveraged finance and debt restructuring matters.2 Robin HarveyA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedCo-head of A&O Shearman's global private equity practice, Robin Harvey comes recommended for his strengths advising across the finance space. He is particularly adept at acting for prominent sponsors on private equity financing matters and also assists their portfolio companies.2 Sam HamiltonSidley Austin LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedSam Hamilton is noted for his expertise in acting for sponsors on leveraged finance matters. He also advises corporate borrowers on refinancings and other credit facilities.2 Tom RichardsWeil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedTom Richards is noted for his expert representation of private equity sponsors, which he advises on the gamut of leveraged finance matters. He is regularly sought after to assist clients on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Band 3
3 Chris McLaughlinWeil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedChris McLaughlin is regularly instructed by sponsors and financial institutions on a range of leveraged and corporate acquisition financings. He is additionally noted for his expert representation of private debt funds.3 Christopher KandelMcDermott Will & Emery UK LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedHis knowledge and technical skills makes even the most complex of transactions simple to navigate. I really enjoy working with him and he brings a real sense of assurance on our transactions.3 David J CampbellA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedDavid Campbell can handle both leveraged and acquisition finance, with particular expertise in investment-grade matters. He advises well-known banks and syndicates as well as corporate borrowers and he has particular experience in Nordic region transactions.3 Edward FifeSlaughter and May | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedEdward Fife regularly advises borrower clients on a broad array of matters including high-value acquisition financing, the refinancing of corporate loans and infrastructure finance mandates. He also offers expertise in lender-side representation.3 Emma FoldsClifford Chance LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedEmma Folds has a respected corporate lending and debt restructuring practice. She is highlighted for her representation of banks and alternative capital providers. She handles varying deal sizes and financing structures.3 Gareth EaglesWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedGlobal head of private credit and direct lending at the firm, Gareth Eagles is an expert in this area. He is well-placed to advise on big-ticket acquisition financings.3 Jeremy DuffyWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedJeremy Duffy is active across the finance space, noted in particular for his expertise in leveraged buyouts. He is regularly instructed by domestic and international lender-side clients.3 Jim MacHaleClifford Chance LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedJim MacHale is well regarded for his expert handling of leveraged finance and corporate loan matters. His practice includes both domestic and cross-border mandates. He is particularly active on the lender side, frequently advising mandated lead arrangers. He has additional experience in private credit transactions.3 Korey FevziCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedKorey Fevzi is head of the EMEA banking and credit practice at Cravath. He draws praise for his capabilities in leveraged and acquisition financings. His clients include private credit funds and financial institutions, whom he advises on cross-border and domestic mandates.3 Luke McDougallDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedLuke McDougall of Davis Polk & Wardwell is routinely called upon by prominent lender-side clients for assistance with domestic and cross-border acquisition finance matters. His client roster includes both traditional bank and specialty lenders.3 Nicholas BenhamDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedNicholas Benham leads Davis Polk's finance practice and is adept at advising on leveraged and investment-grade acquisition financings. He is able to act for clients across the space, from lenders to corporate borrowers and sponsors.3 Oliver ScealesLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedHe has the ability to deliver a seamless process from start to finish, but crucially he's also extremely commercial and really thoughtful about the best execution of a transaction.3 Philip BowdenProskauer Rose LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedPhilip Bowden is regularly called upon to advise on domestic and cross-border matters. He is adept at handling both leveraged and investment-grade acquisition financings as well as structured finance matters.3 Ross AndersonPaul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedRoss 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.3 Simon C RobertsA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedSimon Roberts has expertise within the corporate lending space. He regularly advises on domestic and international financing transactions, and is also highly capable in the field of real estate financing.3 Taner HassanPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedTaner Hassan is noted for his expertise in acting for sponsors, regularly advising private equity clients on leveraged finance matters. He has experience handling cross-border mandates involving the Nordics and the USA, among other jurisdictions.
Band 4
4 Clive WellsSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedClive Wells has considerable experience acting for large corporates on investment-grade transactions. His practice involves advising on all manner of financings, including acquisition and structured finance. He has additional experience advising sponsors and lenders.4 David RobsonClifford Chance LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDavid Robson is noted for his experience advising lenders across the financing space. He is particularly adept at handling leveraged and M&A financings.4 Neil CaddyFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedNeil Caddy is particularly known for his experience in the direct lending space, but he also works with sponsors and international corporates. He regularly acts on leveraged and public takeover financings as well as corporate loan refinancings.4 Sarbajeet NagMilbank LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSarbajeet Nag is highlighted for his expertise in acquisition finance and regularly advises leading financial institutions on high-value transactions.4 Toby S G GrimstoneLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedCo-head of corporate and structured lending, Toby Grimstone is adept at advising on syndicated and secured bank financings. He is regularly instructed by bank and borrower clients and specialises in acquisition and general corporate financing matters.
Band 5
5 Annette KurdianA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedAnnette Kurdian acts for domestic and international banks as well as direct lenders, whom she regularly advises on high-value cross-border leveraged finance transactions.5 Christopher DavisFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedChristopher Davis is a capable advisor to both corporate and private equity clients on cross-border financings. He is noted for his expertise in leveraged and acquisition finance.5 Colin HarleyWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedHead of the firm's banking practice in the EMEA region, Colin Harley is a go-to in the leveraged finance space. He typically represents sponsor-side clients in complex domestic and cross-border transactions.5 Edward AldredCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedEdward Aldred is respected for his expertise in international finance matters. Particularly active for sponsors, his areas of knowledge include acquisition finance,bank/bond structures and capex facilities.5 Fergus WheelerLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedFergus Wheeler has substantial expertise in direct lending matters. He acts across the capital structure, counting a number of private credit funds and alternative capital providers among his client base.5 Greg BrownA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedGregory Brown is adept at advising financial institutions and other lenders on debt financings, as well as borrower clients. He has experience handling transactions in a number of other areas, including emerging markets and fund finance.5 Kirsteen NicolKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedKirsteen Nicol is a go-to practitioner in the London finance market and is noted in particular for her strength in large-cap cross-border financings. Her clients include a number of leading sponsors.5 Martin D HutchingsFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedMartin Hutchings is noted for his adept representation of both lender and borrower-side clients. He advises on everything from cross-border financings to corporate treasury matters.5 Matthew TobinSlaughter and May | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedMatthew Tobin has particular experience advising on investment-grade lending and capital markets transactions. He is a trusted advisor to large corporates, whom he advises on deals including acquisition bridge facilities, corporate loan refinancings and reorganisations as well as bond issuances.5 Nicholas J S ClarkA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 11 Years RankedCo-head of the debt finance at the A&O Shearman, Nicholas Clark has a respected practice, recently most focused on lender clients. He regularly assists bank syndicates with leveraged finance mandates.5 Pete CoultonSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 15 Years RankedPete Coulton is noted for his representation of private equity sponsors on big-ticket financings. He has experience of leveraged finance matters and is also adept at advising on corporate borrowers on investment-grade transactions.5 Peter DahlenClifford Chance LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPeter Dahlen is global co-head of leveraged finance at Clifford Chance. He has a practice that sees him assist both borrowers and lenders on complex financing arrangements. He has a particular focus on the Nordic region.5 Peter HayesPaul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedPeter 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.5 Philip StopfordCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedPhilip's competence, patience and ability to explain complex matters in a simple way whilst ensuring all of the nuances are also considered have been instrumental for our success.5 Reena GognaPaul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedReena 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.5 Ross PooleyLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedRoss Pooley regularly advises on leveraged and acquisition finance with expertise in cross-border matters. He is well-versed advising banks on high-value bilateral loans, with additional experience acting for private lenders.
Band 6
6 Alan J DaviesDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 6 Years RankedAlan Davies acts for domestic and international clients on a range of transactions. His finance practice spans structured, acquisition and asset finance matters, in addition to fund financing.6 Aled BateyFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedAled Batey has a growing reputation for his representation of sponsor-side clients as well as corporate borrowers. He typically acts for his clients in acquisition financings, including take-privates, and has experience in bridge to bond facilities.6 Alexander RobbRopes & Gray LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedHe's an excellent technical lawyer who provides sound, efficient and practical advice. He's always available to answer time sensitive queries in the time frame needed.6 Alexandra GrantMilbank LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 7 Years RankedAlexandra Grant is noted for her work on cross-border leveraged finance matters. She regularly acts on behalf of international investment and merchant banks, with additional experience acting for borrowers.6 Caroline PhillipsSlaughter and May | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedCaroline Phillips advises borrower-side clients on financing transactions across domestic and international markets. She is able to handle a variety of deal types for well-known corporates and financial services companies, including revolving credit facilities and Tier 3 facilities, as well as pension scheme facilities.6 Daniel BorgKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedDaniel Borg is a debt finance expert who advises leading private equity sponsors on financing transactions.6 Daniel MazeLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 9 Years RankedDaniel Maze is particularly adept at acting for direct lenders on leveraged finance transactions and emerging markets financings. He is experienced in advising on large-cap mandates involving a range of sectors, including TMT and technology.6 Darren HanwellA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedDarren Hanwell advises on leveraged financings in the big-ticket market and typically acts on behalf of lenders.6 David IrvineGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedDavid Irvine is the head of Gibson Dunn's European leveraged and acquisition finance group. He works with both sponsors and private credit lenders on leveraged finance transactions.6 Jane GlancyA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedUp-and-comer Jane Glancy acts for both borrower and lender-side clients on a wide range of financings, including high-value acquisition financings and the refinancing of corporate loans.6 Jim HoCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedHe is a great all-rounder: super-smart, super-commercial, and super-personable. He is terrific to have on a deal. He is incredibly diligent and always comes up with thoughtful advice.6 Joydeep ChoudhuriLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedJoydeep Choudhuri is noted for his leveraged finance expertise, which spans both domestic and European markets. He has particular experience in matters in the direct lending space.6 Karan ChopraPaul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedKaran 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.6 Martin ForbesWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedMartin Forbes advises both corporate borrowers and sponsor-side clients on a wide range of financings. He is particularly adept at handling cross-border transactions and has a keen understanding of US-leveraged products.6 Matt MooreA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years RankedMatt Moore has a growing reputation for his work on acquisition and leveraged finance mandates. His client base includes a variety of lenders from banks to alternative capital providers.6 Neil SinhaA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedNeil Sinha is private equity sector lead at A&O Shearman. He advises borrower and sponsor clients on a range of financing transactions, such as refinancings and add-ons to existing facilities as well as new acquisition financings.6 Oliver EdwardsLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 9 Years RankedOliver Edwards is co-head of corporate and structured lending and specialises in margin lending matters. He is a sought after by banks to advise on cross-border transactions, including leveraged and investment-grade financings as well as secured facilities.6 Paul StewartWeil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedPaul Stewart has a lender focused practice as part of which he works with both traditional lenders and credit funds.6 Robert BykSlaughter and May | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 15 Years RankedRobert Byk is adept at advising corporate borrowers on cross-border financings, with particular experience in the manufacturing, oil and gas and life sciences sectors. He has a broad practice which spans structured acquisitions and bid financings, in addition to capital markets expertise.6 Sebastian FitzGeraldSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedSeb FitzGerald is a recognisded leverage finance lawyer who has a client list of well-known private equity sponsors.6 Shahpur KabrajiSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedShahpur Kabraji represents leading private equity sponsors on high-value transactions including acquisition financings and leveraged financings.6 Shameer ShahA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedShameer is an excellent lender-side lawyer. He understands the commercial dynamics of transactions and deservedly has the trust of his credit fund clients.6 Vanessa XuKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedVanessa Xu has a leveraged finance focused practice that sees her advising private equity sponsors on their acquisitions.6 Will NevinHerbert Smith Freehills | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years RankedWilliam 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.
Up and Coming
U Benoit LavigneRopes & Gray LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedBenoit Lavigne is noted for his expert representation of lender-side clients. He is experienced in advising on transactions spanning domestic, European and US markets.U Emma FosterWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedEmma Foster typically advises private credit funds on big-ticket financings.U Evgeny ZborovskyKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedWe trust him to handle our matters with special care and consistently deliver great terms and a smooth process. His passion for the work really shines through, making it a pleasure to work with him.U Fergus O'DomhnaillSidley Austin LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedFergus O'Domhnaill is especially adept at advising corporate borrowers and sponsors and regularly handles cross-border financings.U Pathik GandhiLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedPathik Gandhi is well known for her lender-side leveraged finance focused practice. He works with an array of leading banks.U Prue CriddleLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedPrue Criddle is a strong up-and-comer in the London market noted for her leveraged finance expertise.U Richard LloydWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedHe knows his way around all debt products, understands the sponsor market and is switched on to the latest technical terms. He is a delight to work with and he has a laser sharp legal mind.
Associates to watch
- Dominique CrowleyA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2025 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedDominique Crowley is a promising senior associate. She has experience assisting lenders as well as borrowers with a range of financings, including fund finance and ESG-linked structures.