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Dechert LLP

Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market

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Dechert LLP

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Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dechert is recognised for its strong lender-side practice, and in particular for its work on direct lending. The team is frequently instructed by an impressive roster of well-known alternative lenders.

Notable practitioners

Giles Belsey is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Dechert advised Ares on the provision of financing facilities to Epsirisin to fund its acquisition of the Amber Taverns Group.

Strengths

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  • The demonstrate attention to detail, and they are commercial and pragmatic. They are also adept at negotiating terms with the sponsor side.

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  • The banking team at Dechert have a wealth of experience in UK mid-market LBO transactions going back 30 years.

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  • They are very thorough in their work and nothing is missed in the documents. They have a strong and well resourced team, both partners and juniors, allowing to work towards very tight timelines.

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