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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Corporate Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket - UK

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's versatile finance group advises on high-end transactions for a substantial crop of blue-chip corporates. The team frequently acts on acquisition financings and corporate loans in the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. It is well-equipped to undertake cross-border transactions, with noted expertise acting on deals with a US law angle as well as throughout Africa. The team is also well-positioned to act on export finance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised BNP Paribas and HSBC, as mandated lead arrangers, coordinators and bookrunners, on Richemont International Holding's debut EUR2 billion revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a high-quality team providing timely and effective guidance in complex banking and finance situations.

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  • The team takes the time to understand the commercial objectives and sensitivities involved, and they have strong visibility of what constitutes ‘best in class’ market-standard documentation.

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  • The team is absolutely excellent at finding strong arguments in negotiations, but they also have a deep understanding of borrowers’ needs and market practice, helping to find balance and compromise.

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  • Their responsiveness sets them apart in the industry. They are always ready and available to assist with time-sensitive transactions, often without any advance notice.

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  • We value not only their expertise in understanding the products we seek to utilise but also the attention to detail they apply when these interact with our other funding arrangements.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Will Nevin
    Band 2Will Nevin

    Will Nevin

    William Nevin regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional acquisition finance matters. He acts for an impressive list of corporates and bank clients, typically on large-cap syndicated financings.

    • Will has a sound understanding of our market and specific business needs, consistently providing tailored, pragmatic advice that reflects this insight. He is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Will is a trusted partner to our firm.

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    • Will is a super lawyer. He’s highly commercial, highly skilled and incredibly thoughtful.

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    • Will has a keen deal sense and the ability to see both the borrower and lender perspectives, making him uniquely placed to advise on market trends. With Will, we know we are in safe hands.

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