
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket
Europe Guide 2026 : UK
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Latham & Watkins advised EQT on a £1.7 billion financing to fund its acquisition of Dechra Pharmaceuticals.
Strengths
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They have strong experience in leveraged financing and have helped us navigate complex and unique situations with innovative type of financing.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeI have worked with them on multiple complex situation and they always have an answer and solution. They can lean on the tremendous experience they have in the market.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeLatham's depth of knowledge in leveraged finance is, in my view, second to none, whilst their client service ethos and ability to deliver high quality work under tight deadlines is first class.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeLatham has a very experienced team that is comfortable dealing with complex financing structures.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeThey have a strong, deep financing team in Europe with a high market share of deal flow, which provides their team with deep market knowledge.
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Notable Practitioners
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Dominic Newcomb
Dominic Newcomb is regarded as a premier choice for prominent sponsor clients. His practice regularly involves acting on high-value domestic and international debt financings.
He's one of the most experienced and knowledgeable financing partners in Europe.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeDominic is one of the best London based banking lawyers. He's very efficient and responsive.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeDominic is a very detail-oriented lawyer. He stands out among partners in the space by remaining directly involved in transactions.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Jonathan Brownson
Jonathan Brownson is held in high regard for his expertise in leveraged finance. He has a wealth of experience, with a particular focus acting for lenders on both domestic and international mandates. Jonathan is incredibly good to work with - it's always a smooth process.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeHe's the go-to guy for me, he's very good. He's knowledge and very commercial.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Fergus Wheeler
Fergus Wheeler has substantial expertise in direct lending matters and counts private credit funds and alternative capital providers among his client base.
Fergus is a leader in the private credit space; he is a go-to for complex situations and structures.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeFergus is a trusted adviser to our firm. He is particularly good at complex situations, and he is technically strong and commercial.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeHe's doing great work on the direct lender side.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Daniel Maze
Daniel Maze is co-chair of Latham's finance department in London. He is particularly adept at acting for direct lenders on leveraged finance transactions.
He's calm, commercial and gets things done.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeDan Maze is obviously great at what he does - nothing phases him.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Joydeep Choudhuri
Joydeep Choudhuri is noted for his leveraged finance expertise, which spans both domestic and European markets. He has particular experience in matters in the direct lending space. He's very commercial-minded and knowledgeable.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeJoydeep is highly skilled and very connected to the latest market trends.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeHe provides excellent advice, has deep market knowledge and gets the deal done.
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Band 6 
Band 6 
Prue Criddle
Prue Criddle is recognised for her leveraged finance expertise. She advises lenders on high value and complex transactions.
She knows the market terms well. She's transparent about what we will like in the sponsor terms versus what we won't like, or if something is very aggressive, so we can make a considered decision.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropePrue is the partner I have on speed dial. She's highly commercial and navigates getting the deal done, and balances that with being approachable, clear and super user-friendly.
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Band 6 
Band 6 
Ross Pooley
Ross Pooley regularly advises on leveraged and acquisition finance with expertise in cross-border matters. He is global vice chair of Latham's asset-based lending group.
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Tracy Liu
Tracy Liu has built a highly respected lender-side leveraged finance practice. She works with well known banks on high value financings.
She has a great ability to break down legal problems in a clear and concise manner.
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondentEuropeTracy is excellent.
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