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Reed Smith LLP

Banking & Finance: Fund Finance

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Reed Smith LLP

Rankings

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Banking & Finance: Fund Finance - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith's London team continues to offer clients enviable expertise in the European fund finance market. The team has long represented many of the world's largest financial institutions on significantly complex and big-ticket mandates, covering the full breadth of financing products, for both lenders and borrowers.

Strengths

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  • The Reed Smith team have the pulse of the market and I am always confident we are receiving legal advice which reflects the latest sentiments and shifting standards.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • Reed Smith has a deep knowledge of the fund finance industry, and large exposure to all types of deals.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • The team has a good awareness of what is important for lender clients. They view fund finance negotiations from a business level as well as a legal level.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • The team is approachable, commercial and able to help clients understand what is important and what is not.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Leon Stephenson
    Band 2Leon Stephenson

    Leon Stephenson

    Leon Stephenson is relied upon by financial institutions for his stellar representation in fund financings. He advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Leon has been around the market for ages, so he's very measured and calm under pressure. If things get heated, he's one of those cool heads you really want on your side.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
    • Leon is a stalwart partner and an enormous advocate for our business. We are grateful for the sound guidance and incredible team that he has built to support our practice.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
    • Leon is a well-established name in the fund finance market.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • Up and ComingMaccailein Campbell
    Up and ComingMaccailein Campbell

    Maccailein Campbell

    Maccailein Campbell has a growing reputation in the fund finance space and he regularly works with both borrowers and lenders on transactions.

    • Mac is always super-efficient and direct, without wasting any time - he makes things happen.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
    • I'm very happy with the quality of Mac’s work and pragmatic advice; he is extremely knowledgeable in the fund financing space.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK

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