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Linklaters

Banking & Finance: Fund Finance

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Linklaters

Rankings

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Banking & Finance: Fund Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a noteworthy fund finance team which is recognised for its lender-side strength. The group works with high-profile banks on all types of transactions including regular work on NAV and subscription facilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Barclays Bank as lender in respect of a NAV financing for Chrysalis Investments.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The lawyers understand and grasp very quickly the intricacies of complex files and provide pragmatic approaches and suggest solutions.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • They are very responsive and constructive in their proposals to get the deal across the line.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • Their partners have a lot of experience and the quality is always good.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • Linklaters have been flexible, pragmatic and creative in helping us find solutions - we've had a great experience with Linklaters.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ian Callaghan
    Band 3Ian Callaghan

    Ian Callaghan

    Ian Callaghan is co-head of Linklaters' fund finance team. He is well known for his work on back-leverage and secondaries-related transactions.

    • Ian has been a great resource for us, advising on a number of cutting-edge fund finance transactions. He's technically strong, always pleasant to work with and gets the deal done.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • Band 3Oliver Edwards
    Band 3Oliver Edwards

    Oliver Edwards

    Oliver Edwards is co-head of fund finance at Linklaters. He also has standout expertise in structured lending and is well known for his work on deals that cross both areas.

    • Oliver is a megastar and has provided us with consistently world-class service.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
    • Oliver is an exceptional lawyer with a distinguished understanding of complex matters. He is highly reliable, proactive and available on very short notice.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
    • Oli is our first point of call when we have a complex and sophisticated transaction. He is technically very strong, extremely responsive and very pleasant to work with.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (2)

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