Chambers Review
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Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market - UK
What the Team is Known For
Fieldfisher offers considerable expertise in the banking and finance market, and has members who are able to advise on a wide variety of transactions. The team is a sophisticated choice for lenders and it has the ability to act for banks as well as alternate credit providers. It is well-positioned to act for clients in offshore jurisdictions, while the London office is backed up by a strong UK footprint. The team has enviable experience assisting lenders with venture growth financing.
Strengths
The team is extremely knowledgeable and provides practical solutions rather than just textbook advice. They’re accessible and consistently deliver work of the highest standard.
The firm consistently provides detailed and clear advice, explaining the legal nuances of each issue and offering a range of potential solutions to resolve challenges.
Fieldfisher handles complex cross-border transactions with skill and care. The firm clearly has a culture that emphasises cooperation across teams, offices, and countries to deliver excellent service.
The Fieldfisher team is highly skilled, professional, friendly and hands-on. They provide a seamless service, and we value the investment they’ve made in our organisation.
The team builds strong relationships and is highly responsive and communicative.
Work Highlights
Fieldfisher acted for Shawbrook Bank on its committed revolving borrowing base facility with Hope Capital.
Notable practitioners
Robin Spender specialises in corporate lending and event-driven financing, with additional expertise in real estate finance, leveraged finance transactions, and venture debt. He advises both lender institutions and corporate borrowers.
Robin combines legal expertise, commercial acumen and efficient work execution - all delivered in a friendly and approachable manner. He is a real pleasure to work with.
Robin is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He is also quick, efficient and consistently reliable.
Robin is a fantastic partner with a depth of knowledge rarely seen in this space.
Robin has an excellent understanding of client needs and a strong ability to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice.
Robin possesses excellent knowledge and consistently goes above and beyond to provide valuable advice and to make the right connections.