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Ashurst

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market

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Ashurst

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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market - UK

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Ashurst has an established team of banking experts who work across the spectrum of leveraged finance deals. The group excels when working with private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and lenders.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst acted for a group of lenders including Arcmont Asset Management, Goldman Sachs, KKR and Tresmares Capital on the financing of Group Holdings' acquisition of esPublico.

Strengths

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  • They have a very experienced partner group supported by a strong bench of associates. They give detailed and risk-focused advised, that is still pragmatic and commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersHelen Burton
    Eminent PractitionersHelen Burton

    Helen Burton

    Managing partner of the Ashurst London office, Helen Burton draws on a wealth of experience when acting for clients such as banks, funds, private equity firms and corporates. She is a recognised expert in both leveraged financings.

    • She consistently delivers strong advice and support on transactions.

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    • Helen is hugely experienced in the leveraged finance market and despite now playing a senior role within the firm, she is always front and centre in transactions and on top of every detail and issue.

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    • She is highly commercial and able to come up with innovative solutions to unlock deadlock on the thorniest issues.

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  • Band 4Ross Ollerhead
    Band 4Ross Ollerhead

    Ross Ollerhead

    Ross Ollerhead is a highly regarded banking practitioner who advises lender clients on leveraged transactions.

    • He brings credibility to processes with his knowledge and experience and is a trusted adviser to the lender community.

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    • The quality of advice and commerciality is first class. He is a very practical lawyer who is always able to find a solution to even the most complex issues.

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  • Associates to watchNicholas Jupp
    Associates to watchNicholas Jupp

    Nicholas Jupp

    Nicholas Jupp is a senior associate at Ashurst. He draws recognition for his ability to act across the finance market, supporting borrower and sponsor-side clients as well as direct lenders in acquisition financings.

    • He's a strong lead senior associate with great knowledge of the mid-market. He deals with issues intelligently and is user-friendly.

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