Banking & Finance: Lenders

Co-chair of the firm's global finance practice Mohamed Nurmohamed is highlighted for his adept handling of lender-side mandates. He is frequently instructed by investment banks and private creditors to assist with complex cross-border financings.

"Mohamed Nurmohamed is very knowledgeable and client-focused as well as technically highly competent. He knows the market so well, understands our perspective perfectly and his advice is always clear and commercially driven."

"Mo is a thought leader in this space and one of our go-to advisers in the most complex transactions. We would always want him in our corner."

"He is undoubtedly one of the best lender-side lawyers out there for leveraged finance and he's very pleasant to work with. He is always available and excellent in every way."

"He thrives on the most complex and demanding transactions and delivers with aplomb."

Ross Anderson is recommended for his expert representation of lenders, including mixed groups of banks and funds. He centres his banking practice on leveraged finance matters.

"Ross has an ability to unravel the most complex issues and provide well-balanced, reasoned guidance to clients. He understands the points that really matter to lenders."

"He is very responsive and combines vast market knowledge with great commercial awareness."

"He is a top-class lawyer who has added real depth to the Paul Hastings leveraged finance team."

Peter Hayes is experienced in acting for sponsors, borrowers and lenders on complex leveraged and acquisition finance matters. He is recognised for his expert handling of cross-border financings.

"Peter is very hands-on and available at short notice. He is highly sophisticated and able to add a lot of value, both on simple and more complex processes."

"Peter Hayes combines great technical skills with a solution-driven mindset, to help us achieve our goal. He delivers outstanding results, in terms of quality of advice, documentation and pace of delivery - in our normal course of business as well as under pressure."

Reena Gogna has a wealth of knowledge that spans from leveraged financings to debt restructurings. Her sophisticated client roster includes both private credit providers and traditional bank lenders.

"Reena Gogna has great understanding of the market, is always responsive and provides very thoughtful advice."

"Reena and her team take a lot off my plate. With her, you can trust that all of the issues have been spotted and raised with you, and that a legal solution has been proposed that protects your interests, and brings the parties together."

"She is a voice of reason on complex transactions."

Karan Chopra acts for lender-side clients on an array of UK and cross-border financings. He is particularly noted for his expertise on the private credit side.

"Karan Chopra is efficient, responsive and has an excellent understanding of the market."

"Karan is an up-and-coming star."

"Karan stands out as an upcoming lawyer in the credit funds space due to his level of maturity and experience and his calm and reassuring advisory style."