Banking & Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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+44 20 7577 6900Chambers Review
The banking team at McDermott Will & Emery has a strong private equity focus and is particularly active for direct lenders on a range of financing structures. Its experience includes term loans, revolving credit facilities and PIK facilities as part of domestic as well as highly international transactions.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery advised a credit fund managed by Arcmont Asset Management on respect of a USD75 million loan to Sygnature Discovery for the acquisition of NuCham.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very practical and commercially-minded and the team is well-versed on all aspects of acquisition finance."
"Their customer service is top-notch - we worked through some aggressive timelines, and the McDermott team kept a very positive and engaging attitude."
"They provided helpful legal and commercial guidance on a complex and multi-faceted transaction."
"They are very practical and commercially-minded and the team is well-versed on all aspects of acquisition finance."
"Their customer service is top-notch - we worked through some aggressive timelines, and the McDermott team kept a very positive and engaging attitude."
"They provided helpful legal and commercial guidance on a complex and multi-faceted transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Aymen Mahmoud is noted for his ability to advise both borrowers and lenders on leveraged buyouts. He is experienced in transactions across sectors and jurisdictions.
"Aymen Mahmoud is one of our go-to lawyers for any query related to leverage financings. He is extremely knowledgeable but has enough experience to focus on the most material aspects of a transaction."
"Aymen is a trusted advisor."
"It's always a pleasure to work with Aymen who provides high-quality legal advice, with a focus on problem-solving."
Chris Kandel is regarded as a go-to player in the London banking and finance market. His expertise includes complex and high-value cross-border leveraged and corporate finance matters.
"His knowledge and technical skills makes even the most complex of transactions simple to navigate. I really enjoy working with him and he brings a real sense of assurance on our transactions."
"He has excellent technical knowledge and experience."
Mark Fine has substantial experience advising both borrowers and lenders across the space, in addition to private equity clients. He is well-versed in take-private and acquisition financings, as well as refinancing matters.
"He is an excellent and highly commercial lawyer with great understanding of his client's needs. Clients always comes first with Mark."
"He's great to work with, very thorough and strategic."
"He is able to anticipate challenges and proactively address them - we really enjoy working with him."