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Baker McKenzie

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market

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Baker McKenzie

Rankings

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

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is an ideal option for clients seeking advice on complex multi-jurisdictional matters including leveraged acquisitions and syndicated lending. The team attracts an increasing number of instructions from alternative lenders, in addition to its presence on UK bank panels. It specialises in emerging market matters with a growing focus on sub-Saharan African and Turkish markets.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised One Equity Partners on the financing for the acquisition of Livingstone Software through its portfolio company Trustmarque.

Strengths

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  • I have a high degree of confidence in the Baker McKenzie team.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • They are creative and responsive.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • They provide excellent and pragmatic legal advice and deliver it in a timely and price-sensitive manner.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • Their strengths are technical quality and breadth of experience of the individuals, and the pragmatism and pace with which they delivered their work.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Matthew Cox
    Band 3Matthew Cox

    Matthew Cox

    Matthew Cox advises clients on a range of acquisition and leveraged finance matters. He is particularly noted for his sponsor-side representation and capabilities on multi-jurisdictional transactions.
    • He's got street smarts and he's hard-working.

      Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • Matt is pragmatic, commercial and a great client partner.

      Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • Band 3Nick O'Grady
    Band 3Nick O'Grady

    Nick O'Grady

    Nick O'Grady demonstrates experience across the space and has a particular focus advising lender-side clients, including direct lenders as well as large bank syndicates. He is able to advise on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
    • Nick is a great debt lawyer. One of the lawyers who makes sure you are better than market on terms.

      Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentEurope

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