Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
Chambers Review
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has established a strong fund finance practice with experienced practitioners. The team is particularly noted for assisting sponsors on subscription line facilities, including on sustainability-linked products and innovative structures. Fried, Frank also offers expertise in general acquisition and leveraged finance, with a growing reputation among direct lenders.
Strengths
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"Fried Frank has a wide range of people who have subject matter expertise."
"They are exceptional in advising us on banking and finance matters and outstanding in terms of expertise, strategy and availability."
"They have a team of professional and extremely knowledgeable partners and associates."
"Fried Frank has a wide range of people who have subject matter expertise."
"They are exceptional in advising us on banking and finance matters and outstanding in terms of expertise, strategy and availability."
"They have a team of professional and extremely knowledgeable partners and associates."
Notable Practitioners
Kathryn Cecil is well-regarded for her fund finance expertise. She covers both mid-cap and big-ticket transactions and is particularly active for asset managers.
"She's commercial, rigorous, pragmatic, straightforward and driven by the impact her clients are seeking to achieve. She's a client's lawyer rather than a lawyer's lawyer."
"Kathryn is a superb practitioner - she brings legal rigour and commercial acumen to all transactions, adding value to the deal as a whole."
Jons Lehmann is recognised for his fund finance expertise. He represents well-known investment banks on everything from NAV financings to capital call facilities.
"Jons is very easy to work with and provides commercial advice to accompany legal advice."
"He provide clear advice and is very responsive to our needs. There's also fast turnaround on urgent matters."
"Jons is a pleasure to work with and is highly attuned to the needs of our business. He is highly responsive and makes time for everyone on the client side, regardless of seniority."
Neil Caddy is particularly known for his experience in the direct lending space, but he also works with sponsors and international corporates. He regularly acts on leveraged and public takeover financings as well as corporate loan refinancings.
"Neil has a calm and no-nonsense approach which helps to engender trust. He is solution-driven."
"He is very knowledgeable and deep into the details while also being able to maintain a big picture view on the matter. He is a reliable partner on any matter."