UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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Debevoise & Plimpton has emerged as a leading finance practice, renowned for its expertise in borrower-side fund financing. The team regularly represents market-leading international secondaries, credit and buyout funds, and is increasingly recognised for its work with institutional lenders.
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Debevoise & Plimpton advised EQT Partners in a single sleeve subscription line with a syndicate of six banks.
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Debevoise & Plimpton has a very strong offering on both the sponsor side and lender side.
Debevoise & Plimpton has our complete confidence. The team know how we operate, so the process is seamless.
Debevoise has a first-class investment funds and banking practice. The team excels at navigating complex transactions and consistently provides user-friendly, solutions-focused advice.
Debevoise & Plimpton's knowledge of the fund finance space is market-leading. The team always take an appropriately commercial viewpoint, catered to our risk appetite and red lines.
Debevoise operates at the very top of the market - we rely on them for their exceptional legal and commercial expertise.
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Thomas Smith is well regarded in the market for his strong fund finance practice. His diverse client base includes both mid-market and high-end sponsors as well as lenders, for whom he acts on complex cross-border transactions, including NAV facilities, subscription lines and portfolio acquisition financings. He has additional experience advising corporates on big-ticket bank borrowing matters.
Thomas Smith is probably the best lawyer in the London fund finance space.
Tom leverages his deep market knowledge and experience. He is undoubtedly in the top tier of the market, and we are very happy to have him on our side.
Tom has firmly secured his place in the hall of fame for NAV financings.
Tom is one of the best lawyers in the fund finance market.
Tom is in tune with the market. He can tell us what is off-market, what's on the table, and what we could try pushing for but risk not getting. It results in a very efficient process.
Pierre Maugüé is a noted finance specialist who capably advises an impressive client base on fund financings. He stands out for his work on structured financings.
Pierre is a first-class banking lawyer who consistently provides excellent, user-friendly advice to clients on the most complex transactions.
Pierre is very responsive and great to work with.
Almas Daud has a growing reputation for the strength of her fund finance practice. She work with both borrower and lender clients on a range of work, most notably advising on PE NAV transactions.
Almas is commercial and pragmatic.
Felix Paterson is international counsel at Debevoise and is well known for his fund finance expertise.
Felix is a solid professional who is extremely diligent and thorough.
Felix is a real up-and-comer in the market.
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
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