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Ashurst

Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Mid-Market

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Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Mid-Market - UK

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst has a well-established team of banking experts who advise both lenders and borrowers across the full spectrum of financings. The firm has positioned itself as a go-to choice for both mid-market and big-ticket transactions, with particular strength in cash confirmation law. The team works across a wide range of industries, with notable experience in manufacturing, infrastructure, financial services, and technology. The group also offers strong expertise in leveraged finance, private credit, fund finance, and Islamic finance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Goldman Sachs International as financial adviser to Harp Bidco in connection with its recommended £5.4 billion offer to acquire Hargreaves Lansdown.

Strengths

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  • The team is highly professional, collaborative and consistently delivers excellent results and strong value for money.

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  • The team is incredibly thorough, conscientious and responsive.

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  • The team is highly commercial and practical in their advice and drafting, and consistently delivers excellent client service.

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  • Ashurst is exceptionally professional in its communications, with well-rounded knowledge that allows the team to understand how all aspects of a transaction fit together beyond their own workstreams.

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  • Ashurst has experienced and hands-on partners, with a good bench of associates ready to assist.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicholas Moore
    Nicholas Moore

    Nicholas Moore

    Nicholas Moore is well reputed for representing leading international banks and arrangers in complex, cross-border investment-grade syndicated loan financings. Alongside his lender-side work, he has also advised an impressive number of public and private corporate borrowers.

    • Nick provides exceptional service, drawing on extensive experience. He is proactive, creative and always available.

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    • Nick’s technical excellence, calm leadership and ability to deliver clear and strategic advice on complex matters is a winning combination.

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    • Nicholas is an excellent and pragmatic lawyer.

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    • Nick's high-end technical expertise is unparalleled and when combined with his pragmatism, proactivity and his calm, friendly approach, it makes every experience a confidence-inspiring pleasure.

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    • Nick is on top of the market. He knows when to push for improvements in his client's position - and when to hold back. He’s very commercial, communicative and responsive.

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  • Tim Rennie
    Tim Rennie

    Tim Rennie

    Tim Rennie has emerged as a leading figure in corporate banking. He has garnered a strong reputation for his work on high-value acquisition financings for both borrowers and lenders.

    • Tim is consistently a great partner for my institution with an impressive level of sophistication and commercial awareness.

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    • Tim is excellent to work with.

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    • Tim is the go-to guy for cash confirmation work. He gets on every UK take-private deal.

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    • Tim is exceptionally knowledgeable about debt financing matters, structures and their commercial implications. He is highly responsive and professional.

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    • Tim knows our business exceptionally well and is highly responsive and commercial in his stance.

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