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 corporates and private equity houses. The team is well positioned to advise on cross-border leveraged finance transactions and is regularly instructed on acquisition and take-private financings, refinancing and repricing matters. It is highly experienced in sustainability-linked loan transactions.
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Freshfields advised advised Chrysaor Bidco and its shareholder, Cinven, on the EUR1.6 billion debt financing of Cinven's investment in Alter Domus.
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They have strong technical skill and good communication.
The level of technical, commercial and market knowledge demonstrated by the team is second to none.
Freshfields has experienced lawyers with deep transaction experience across M&A and financing.
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He's one of the best in the business. Very quickly assesses the vibe of the situation, figures out the solution and delivers it in a very constructive way.
Alex Mitchell is one of our most trusted lawyers. He knows us and our firm inside and out, and he's a fantastic lawyer and person.
His attention to detail and level of care is absolutely excellent. He really understands what we want, what we need and where we want to go.
He has exceptional technical and commercial knowledge that he is able to clearly articulate to clients.
He's incredibly smart, and picks up the nuances and intricacies very well. He drives a very hard bargain for his clients.
Aled is an excellent adviser to have on your side.
Paul Stewart is co-head of the private capital and capital solutions practice at Freshfields. He has a lender-focused practice as part of which he works with both traditional lenders and credit funds.
We're very heavily supportive of Paul. He's done extraordinarily time pressured transactions on our behalf, and he's always accessible.
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
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