Banking & Finance: Borrowers

Edward Fife regularly advises borrower clients on a broad array of matters including high-value acquisition financing, the refinancing of corporate loans and infrastructure finance mandates. He also offers expertise in lender-side representation.

"Ed is a real expert at what he does: he is good at taking views when needed and he is technically competent with a commercial lens."

Matthew Tobin has particular experience advising on investment-grade lending and capital markets transactions. He is a trusted adviser to large corporates, whom he advises on deals including acquisition bridge facilities, corporate loan refinancings and reorganisations as well as bond issuances.

"Matthew has done lots of good financing work, including in high-stakes matters. He is excellent at defending and navigating our interests in incredibly complicated areas."

"Matthew is reassuring, commercial, and has in-depth legal knowledge."

Robert Byk is adept at advising corporate borrowers on cross-border financings, with particular experience in the manufacturing, oil and gas and life sciences sectors. He has a broad practice which spans structured acquisitions and bid financings, in addition to capital markets expertise.

"Robert Byk demonstrated good market awareness and a strong ability to structure the process around the negotiations."

Up-and-comer Caroline Phillips advises borrower-side clients on financing transactions across domestic and international markets. She is able to handle a variety of deal types for well-known corporates and financial services companies, including revolving credit facilities and Tier 3 facilities as well as pension scheme facilities.

"It is always a pleasure to work with Caroline. She is highly professional, deeply knowledgeable and always on top of the project."

"Caroline Phillips is impressive and can answer our questions no matter how complex or difficult."