UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett boasts an impressive track record advising top-tier borrower-side clients, in addition to lender institutions, on big-ticket fund finance mandates. The team is recognised for its expertise assisting with complex capital call and NAV facilities. The London practice is ably assisted by the firm's strong leveraged finance and fund formation departments in both Europe and the US.
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This department stands out due to its exceptional communication skills. They take the time to explain each item in detail, providing thorough insights that facilitate well-informed decision-making.
Simpson Thacher has a full-service offering for funds work. The firm is highly sophisticated with a very deep understanding of the industry.
Simpson Thacher's broad sector knowledge and the strength of the senior and junior teams enable them to provide superior advice in a range of complex situations.
Rather than simply identifying challenges, the team at STB proactively develop commercially viable solutions, ensuring legal strategies are aligned with business objectives.
The team has a good understanding of the funds industry and they're able to think creatively about solutions to help us achieve our commercial intents.
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Kate Sinclair is co-head of fund finance at Simpson Thacher. She is highly experienced in the fund finance space and works on all types of deals, including NAV facilities and capital call facilities.
Kate is commercial, knowledgeable and smart.
Kate's deep understanding of the market provides insightful guidance. She demonstrates strong commercial awareness, consistently identifying the key areas of concern most relevant to our interests.
Kate is dedicated and accessible, and she has a market-leading ability to solve complex financing problems.
Kate Sinclair is a standout lawyer who is not only very technical, but also brilliant at achieving client objectives on tight timelines. She's very commercial and solution-driven.
Kate is bright, friendly, down to earth and patient. She's very client-focused, operating as an extension of our team.
Katie McMenamin is highlighted for her expertise advising lenders on a broad range of financings. In addition to acting for banks and alternative credit providers, she is experienced in acting for borrower clients and sponsors. She regularly assists with NAV and subscription facilities.
Katie is fantastic and an absolute pleasure to work with. Her commercial focus and breadth of experience in the fund finance market is incredible.
Katie always delivers an exceptionally high standard of service and is often able to provide advice on a broad range of structures and topics.
Katie is a standout lawyer.
Katie is the best lawyer of her generation and an overall superstar. She's a real force in the market.
Katie is a highly sophisticated lawyer with equally great commercial acumen.
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
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