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Banking & Finance: Sponsors - UK

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Skadden is a global firm with the capacity to handle substantive cross-border work for major sponsors and big-ticket borrowers. The team counts an impressive list of private equity houses among its client base. It works on matters involving high-yield products, in addition to tackling complex transactions in the real estate sector. The team has a strong track record on both leveraged and investment-grade financings, and also excels in handling distressed acquisitions and refinancings.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden advised Danaher Corporation on the financing aspects of its USD5.7 billion acquisition of Abcam.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Clive Wells
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Clive Wells
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Band 4
Clive Wells has considerable experience acting for large corporates on investment-grade transactions. His practice involves advising on all manner of financings, including acquisition and structured finance. He has additional experience advising sponsors and lenders.
Pete Coulton
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Pete Coulton
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Band 5
Pete Coulton is noted for his representation of private equity sponsors on big-ticket financings. He has experience of leveraged finance matters and is also adept at advising on corporate borrowers on investment-grade transactions.
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Sebastian FitzGerald
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Band 6

Seb FitzGerald is a recognisded leverage finance lawyer who has a client list of well-known private equity sponsors.

Ranked Lawyers at
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Clive Wells
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Clive Wells
4
Band 4
Pete Coulton
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Pete Coulton
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Band 5
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Sebastian FitzGerald
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Band 6