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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Banking & Finance: Fund Finance

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Simmons & Simmons LLP

Rankings

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Banking & Finance: Fund Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons enjoys a strong reputation in the European fund finance market. The team advises both lenders and borrowers on the full range of finance products, including SMA and GP facilities, as well as the more traditional subscription line, capital call and NAV facilities. The firm's clients include leading banks, private capital firms, global asset managers and private equity funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised OakNorth Bank as lender on a £50 million liquidity facility, split across two separate transactions, provided to Paloma Capital.

Strengths

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  • The team are very responsive, commercial and thoughtful in their approach. They're willing to go above and beyond to get the deal done.

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  • Simmons & Simmons' impressive level of client care, partner supervision, specialist expertise and efficiency distinguishes them from others in the market.

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  • The team at Simmons & Simmons is pragmatic, with a good practical knowledge of the market and the solutions available.

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  • The team is very solution-driven, quick to understand complicated fact patterns and always responsive.

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  • The partners take a hands-on approach on transactions, and regularly make themselves available to discuss complex matters in great detail, allowing their clients to make informed decisions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jen Yee Chan
    Band 2Jen Yee Chan

    Jen Yee Chan

    Jen Yee Chan advises clients across the fund finance space, including both banks and borrowers. She is experienced acting in key offshore jurisdictions including Luxembourg and the Channel Islands.

    • Jen Yee is the go-to for fund finance work. We view her as a trusted adviser.

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    • Jen Yee is smart, super-commercial and thoughtful. We love working with her.

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    • Jen is very hands-on and commercial, which is important to us. She understands the points in detail and negotiates well on our behalf.

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    • Jen Yee gives clear and pragmatic advice with helpful suggestions as to how best to achieve our aims.

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    • Jen Yee is a highly astute lawyer with incredible knowledge of the fund finance market.

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Ranked Individuals at Simmons & Simmons LLP (1)

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