Banking & Finance: Sponsors

Alex Mitchell is global co-head of Freshfields' leveraged finance group and regularly acts for investment fund and private equity clients. He is well positioned to act on complex multi-jurisdictional financings while also handling mid-sized domestic transactions for portfolio companies.

"Alex is one of the most respected lawyers in the leveraged finance market. He is very smart, very creative and collaborative, and both lenders and borrowers respect him and his views."

Christopher Davis is a capable adviser to both corporate and private equity clients on cross-border financings. He is noted for his expertise in leveraged and acquisition finance.

"It is always a pleasure to work with Chris. He is fully in the details and provides valuable insights on important topics."

"Chris Davis is highly commercial and good at deciding on the key points and what to elevate and look into."

Martin Hutchings is noted for his adept representation of both lender and borrower-side clients. He advises on everything from cross-border financings to corporate treasury matters.

"Martin is a joy to work with. He is insightful and analytical as well as efficient both in his written advice and on calls. He invokes a sense of calm and is not fazed by time-critical and complex issues. He also has significant market knowledge and understanding."

"Martin is very calm and measured in his advice and also incredibly commercial and well versed beyond his own specialist areas. He simply puts your mind at ease at getting to an answer."

"He is very considered, highly professional and experienced - I felt I was in very good hands!"

Aled Batey has a growing reputation for his representation of sponsor-side clients as well as corporate borrowers. He typically acts for his clients in acquisition financings, including take-privates, and has experience in bridge to bond facilities.

"Aled demonstrates a mastery of his field while proving excellent at understanding our needs and explaining complex considerations in plain language."

"Aled is fantastic to work with: he is down to earth, very approachable and extremely commercial. He is my favourite UK-based leveraged finance lawyer."