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Clifford Chance has a significant finance practice, which is sought out by high-calibre corporates, financial institutions and private equity sponsors in the leveraged and investment-grade markets. The team is well-positioned to advise on the full range of financial instruments, from European covenant-lite structures to term loan B facilities. The department is additionally noted for its ability to advise lenders in EMEA on high-value transactions and has recently been particularly active in the infrastructure space. The team has long-established experts in the fund finance space, where it advises both sponsors and lenders.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Jaguar Land Rover on the renewal and upsize of it £1.5 billion revolving credit facility.
Strengths
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"They have the ability to handle a range of transactions from investment grade financings and complex acquisition financings to leveraged transactions."
"I've always felt comfortable with their advice, particularly when navigating complex issues. They explained their perspective clearly making issues easier to unpick and negotiate."
"They are quick to act and pro-active in their advice."
"Clifford Chance truly understand our business. They make sure documents are aligned to exactly what we need as opposed to giving more generic solutions."
"They have the ability to handle a range of transactions from investment grade financings and complex acquisition financings to leveraged transactions."
"I've always felt comfortable with their advice, particularly when navigating complex issues. They explained their perspective clearly making issues easier to unpick and negotiate."
"They are quick to act and pro-active in their advice."
"Clifford Chance truly understand our business. They make sure documents are aligned to exactly what we need as opposed to giving more generic solutions."
Notable Practitioners
UK 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.
Robert 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.
"Rob communicates complex terms very clearly and appreciates the commercial rationale on key terms in a negotiation."
"Rob is a very valued partner for me and my team."
Andrew Husdan is one of the most prominent fund finance specialists in the market. He advises clients on both leveraged and fund finance transactions. He acts for both sponsors and lenders in domestic and overseas jurisdictions.
"Andrew has been in the industry a long time, he's very knowledgeable on all areas across fund finance and all asset classes."
"Andrew is very commercial and a strong communicator of legal and commercial points."
"Andrew is an exceptional lawyer."
Emma 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.
"She's an excellent lawyer who is very skilled technically."
"She's the real deal - she's an experienced partner with an ability to manage and steer negotiations extremely well."
"She has great execution of deals - really excellent."
Jim 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.
"Jim is fantastic to work with and always gives clear advice on commercial points."
David Robson is noted for his experience advising lenders across the financing space. He is particularly adept at handling leveraged and M&A financings.
"Dave takes time to advise on commercial points with clarity and wider practical awareness."
"We have worked with Dave across multiple financings now and have found him to be commercial, responsive and solution-driven."
Peter 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.
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