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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket - London (Firms)

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has a strong command of transactional banking matters that run the full gamut, including syndicated lending and financial restructuring. The team engages in a high volume of matters that involve M&A financing on behalf of an enviable roster of corporate clients as well as being highlighted for its work for sovereigns, with a focus on emerging markets. It also excels in LBOs, bank/bond and repo financings. The practice continues to showcase its ability to provide seamless cross-border advice, with particular strength on transactions with US elements.

Work Highlights

  • Cleary Gottlieb is advised Bridgepoint on the £77.5 million TLB and £7.5 million RCF financing of its £169 million acquisition of Eckoh.

Strengths

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The team is incredibly responsive - they're always willing to go the extra mile. They are really cutting-edge and demonstrate a strong commitment to client needs.

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They have a strong client-first approach. They're very responsive, easy to work with, and provide very valuable advice with a practical and commercial lens.

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They are very responsive and flexible.

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward Aldred
5
Edward Aldred
5
Band 5

Edward 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.

Ed is the most brilliant lawyer to work with due to his outstanding legal expertise and his fantastic service level.

He is probably one of the most impressive banking lawyer I have come across in recent years.

Ed is excellent, very user-friendly and commercial. He knows our organisation very well and is a great sparring partner on all financing topics.

Having Ed on your side is a real strength - he is commercially aware, pragmatic and always puts the client's best interests first.

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Jim Ho
6
Jim Ho
6
Band 6
Jim Ho regularly advises clients on multi-jurisdictional financing transactions. His banking and finance capabilities are complemented by expertise in bond financings.

He is solution-oriented, pragmatic and technically excellent. He is tremendously knowledgeable and is able to cut through complex issues. He is the lawyer you want when you need to get it right.

Jim was key on executing our strategy with his knowledge, experience and advice.

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Alexander Van der Gaag
U
Alexander Van der Gaag
U
Up and Coming

Alex Van der Gaag has stand out leveraged finance expertise and a wealth of experience of advising private equity sponsors on cross-border transactions.

He's very personable and good to work with.

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Edward Aldred
5
Edward Aldred
5
Band 5
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Jim Ho
6
Jim Ho
6
Band 6
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Alexander Van der Gaag
U
Alexander Van der Gaag
U
Up and Coming
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