UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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King & Spalding enjoys a sterling reputation for its premier lender-side fund finance practice. It boasts an impressive team of dedicated practitioners who regularly advise many of the world’s most influential financial institutions on their marquee transactions. Additionally, the firm offers integrated ESG expertise within its funds team.
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King & Spalding International advised Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, Ares, Apollo and NZ Superannuation Fund as lenders on the USD1.2 billion refinancing of HarbourVest Global Private Equity’s NAV revolving credit facility.
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The funds finance team are market leaders in this space. They have excellent commercial and technical skills and they are nice people to work with. They are well respected by banks and sponsors alike.
The team has significant understanding of the market and commercial terms, which helps throughout negotiations and the preparation of documentation.
King & Spalding's can-do reaction to all our requests is much appreciated, and the team's personable, non-combative, commercial approach to negotiations is a breath of fresh air.
The team’s blend of commercial insight and world-class legal expertise is second to none. They are top-tier fund finance practitioners.
The team is simply sensational. Their turnaround times are exceptional, and they’re always attentive. We consider them the go-to firm for this work.
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Samantha Hutchinson leads King & Spalding's London fund finance team. She is a renowned practitioner who comes highly recommended for her expertise in the area. She regularly acts on behalf of leading banks and other lenders.
Sam is the queen of fund finance. She operates at the forefront of critical changes and issues, always staying ahead of emerging challenges.
Sam is a market leader.
Sam is an industry legend. She's been around the block and knows everyone. When complex situations come up, she is our go-to.
Sam is a market leader and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Samantha Hutchinson is one of the industry’s founding lawyers, and her contribution to our business extends far beyond legal advice - she is a trusted partner.
Nathan Parker has earned a strong reputation advising leading financial institutions and other lender-side clients on complex fund finance transactions. He has extensive experience across a broad range of financing products.
Nathan has forgotten more than others in the market will ever learn. He's at the top of the market.
Nathan has lots of experience in the space, is very client-oriented and is always approachable.
Nathan is incredibly reliable and has gotten to know us well. He’s great at finding solutions and getting things done.
James Hoggett acts on fund financings across domestic and offshore markets and regularly advises a range of sophisticated clients including investment banks.
James is great to work with and is technically excellent.
James has a fantastic reputation in the market.
Mathan Navaratnam is sought after for his fund finance expertise and is experienced advising on the full range of fund finance products.
Mathan is our go-to fund finance contact.
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
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