Europe Guide 2026 : UK
Ranked Individual
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Dentons retains strong relationships with traditional lenders and demonstrates capability in cross-border investment-grade deals, especially in emerging markets. The firm has additional strengths in alternative lender representations and financing transactions across sectors including TMT, oil and gas, and financial services.
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Dentons advised BNP Paribas, Danske Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in connection with a £4.3 billion acquisition facility made available to Carlsberg Breweries to fund the recommended cash offer for British soft drinks maker Britvic.
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The team is proactive, hardworking, dedicated and diligent.
There is a consistent level of excellence across the team - from partners to more junior members - and there's a strong team spirit. We can always rely on them to deliver against tight timelines.
Dentons has a strong team of lawyers with decades of experience who remain personable and easy to talk to. They deliver high quality work in a proactive manner and are able to cover all our needs.
Dentons delivers unparalleled service.
The team is very well informed of latest market practices in the loan markets.
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Simon Middleton has earned a strong reputation in the European market for representing leading banks in complex financing transactions, including acquisition financings and syndicated lending. He has particular expertise in advising financial institutions based in the Nordic region.
Simon is the very best that you could ask for in your legal counsel. He is highly experienced, knowledgeable, commercially-minded and easy to work with. Simon inspires confidence.
Simon is a fantastic lawyer. His work ethic is absolutely top notch and he's extremely commercial.
Simon is highly commercial in his approach, always focused on finding solutions rather than getting caught up in legal minutiae. He plays a key role in ensuring our transactions run smoothly.
Simon is my go-to contact for Nordic work. He's well connected in the region and very experienced.
Corporate Finance: Mid-Market
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