Banking & Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market

Penny Angell is the firm's UK managing partner and is held in high regard for her acquisition finance and corporate loan expertise. Her practice includes advising leading banks and corporates on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions.

Global head of banking at the firm, Paul Mullen is particularly adept at advising on direct lending matters and leveraged finance transactions. He regularly acts for debt funds on complex unitranche financings, bridge facilities and P2P financings. He has additional experience representing borrowers.

"Paul is efficient and easy to work and I can rely on him to be on top of the detail."

Jo Robinson is noted for her expertise in the direct lending space. She is experienced in acting for debt funds, regularly assisting with matters involving unitranche and term loan financings. She also advises borrowers on structured finance matters.

"Jo is excellent technically and commercially. She goes above and beyond for her clients."

"Jo Robinson is one of my go-to lawyers for leveraged financings. She is very knowledgeable and able to explain difficult legal concepts in an easy to understand way for a non-legal people."

"Jo is very client-centric and brings a high level of commerciality to each transaction. She's a pleasure to deal with."

Bryony Widdup is an experience fund finance lawyer with notable expertise in the fintech space.

"Bryony is always extremely helpful and knowledgeable."

Francis Booth is noted for his strength across the financing space. He counts both traditional and alternative lenders on his growing client roster, typically advising on complex acquisition financings.

"Francis is very responsive. He knows the detail and focuses on what is commercially important."

"He is commercially astute, understands what we are trying to achieve and is aware of market trends."