Europe Guide 2026 : UK
Ranked Individuals
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Clifford Chance has a significant finance practice, which is sought out by high-calibre corporates and financial institutions in the investment-grade markets. The team is well-positioned to advise on the full range of financial instruments, from acquisition financing to term loan B facilities. The department is additionally noted for its ability to advise lenders in EMEA on high-value transactions.
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Clifford Chance advised Aviva in relation to the £1.85 billion financing provided by Citibank for its recommended public offer for Direct Line Insurance Group.
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The Clifford Chance team members present sound arguments for the commercial positions we want to achieve and are top in class within the banking and finance legal discipline.
The team is highly responsive and has a strong understanding of our company. They consistently find effective solutions for us.
Clifford Chance demonstrates a high level of industry knowledge and expertise across the team at all levels.
The firm is second to none. The partners across different teams collaborate seamlessly and have a strong understanding of our workstreams.
The lawyers cut through complexity and provide excellent, commercially focused advice that aligns with our business needs. They’re also exceptional at managing very tight deadlines.
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Robert Lee has broad finance practice that spans cross-border M&A, corporate lending and fund finance matters, among others.
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.
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.
Emma is the heart and soul of our relationship, and our first port of call. We can always pick up the phone to her.
Emma is detail-oriented, meticulous and one of the most experienced lawyers in the field.
Emma is a shining star who has impressed our entire in-house team with her unparalleled knowledge of the finance space.
Emma is a super impressive banking lawyer.
Jim MacHale is well regarded for his expert handling of corporate finance 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 a highly experienced finance lawyer with strong commercial acumen and a positive, deal-focused approach.
David Robson is noted for his experience advising lenders across the financing space. He is particularly adept at handling both corporate and leveraged M&A and event-driven financings.
David is very pragmatic and commercial, focusing on what matters without raising unnecessary legal issues.
David is a great practitioner - always reliable and willing to have direct conversations on potential deal breakers to achieve the best outcome for all parties.
Nicholas Kinnersley has earned a strong reputation for representing both lenders and borrowers in sophisticated cross-border corporate financing transactions. In addition to his corporate lending expertise, he has significant experience advising on leveraged financing mandates.
Nick is an exceptional lawyer, always available to provide practical, commercially-focused advice.
Nick is one of the strongest banking and finance lawyers that I have worked with.
Nick is a great lawyer - he's pragmatic and always ready with a solution.
Nick is one of the best lawyers I have ever come across. He's fantastic at guiding banks through complex transactions.
Nick is great to work with and very commercial. He is good at distilling complex matters and making them easy to understand.
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket
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