Europe Guide 2026 : UK
Ranked Individuals
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Freshfields is a market-leading practice containing a team of finance experts that acts for high-profile international corporates. The team is well-positioned to advise on cross-border acquisition and take-private financings, refinancing and repricing matters. It is highly experienced in sustainability-linked loan transactions.
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Freshfields advised AstraZeneca on new bilateral revolving credit facilities established with thirteen banks.
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The finance team combines deep industry knowledge, high-quality service, a strong understanding of our business and the ability to translate complex legal points into clear, actionable information.
The team explains complex concepts in a straightforward way and consistently looks out for our best interests.
The team is consistently extremely responsive, providing competent, clear advice and excellent client service.
Freshfields is able to rapidly understand the sector-specific issues that impact our business and propose solutions that fit our needs and ultimate goals. The team has proven extremely proactive.
Freshfields’ global presence enables it to advise on complex cross-border projects and provide around-the-clock support by staffing appropriately.
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Martin Hutchings has a stellar reputation for representing both lender and borrower clients in the corporate finance space. He advises on a wide range of matters, from cross-border acquisition-driven financings to corporate treasury issues.
Martin is easy to work with, pragmatic and responsive to our needs.
Martin has great commercial knowledge and leads a watertight team.
Martin has strong legal and commercial awareness and is able to provide options on drafting considerations.
Martin fully understands our firm’s challenges and strategies, stepping in with appropriate proposals and solutions when needed.
Catherine Holdings is building an impressive corporate banking and finance practice. She has gained valuable experience assisting borrowers with complex cross-border financing transactions.
Catherine is an outstanding senior associate.
Catherine was exceptional on our transaction. She was unflappable and displayed a real command of her subject and industry.
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket
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