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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a strong foundation acting for lender-side clients in the acquisition finance space, handling the full spectrum of financial instruments. The firm demonstrates strength advising international corporates and private equity clients on complex transactions, drawing on the firm's extensive global network to advise on cross-border deals. The team frequently advises on finance matters in the technology, telecommunications, and oil and gas sectors.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Preqin on a USD180 million unitranche financing, provided by Barings and Arcmont Asset Management, to support its acquisition of Colmore.
- DLA Piper advised Apollo in relation to the refinancing of its USD1.4 billion loan to Gannett with a new credit facility arranged by Apollo and Citi.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The DLA Piper team takes the time to understand the transaction and the key risks and issues."
"Their technical advice on a range of matters has always been very strong and they benefit from deep experience in their team within the leveraged finance market."
"DLA Piper has a strong ability to navigate complex situations, providing clear and logical solutions."
"The DLA Piper team takes the time to understand the transaction and the key risks and issues."
"Their technical advice on a range of matters has always been very strong and they benefit from deep experience in their team within the leveraged finance market."
"DLA Piper has a strong ability to navigate complex situations, providing clear and logical solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Global co-chair of financial services, Mark Dwyer is well positioned to act for both borrower and lender clients on a range of financings. He has considerable experience in financing UK public takeovers of listed companies.
"I am always impressed with Mark. He does an excellent job and is so responsive, which makes us feel like we are his only client."
"He offers good, sound and practical advice, and he applies his knowledge really well."
