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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Rankings

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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood is adept at acting for speciality lenders, and banks on leveraged and acquisition financings. The firm's domestic strength is bolstered by a strong overseas presence. It also has wide sectoral expertise with notable strength in the real estate, shipping and aviation sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Stephenson Harwood advised CORDET Capital Partners as lender in connection with the refinancing of SipM a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Strengths

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  • Stephenson Harwood demonstrated in-depth insight into the market and current trends.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • They are highly commercial, highly technical and they have very strong legal knowledge and experience.

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  • They are an experienced team who are very responsive and easy to deal with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Julie Romer
    Band 3Julie Romer

    Julie Romer

    Julie Romer is adept at advising clients on acquisition and leveraged finance matters. She has experience acting for sponsors and borrowers in addition to lender-side clients on domestic and cross-border mandates.
    • She's highly commercial with very strong technical legal skills. She's also easy to work with, highly efficient and effective.

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    • She provides a very strong level of service even when working on multiple deals at a time with us.

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    • Julie gets things done. She is very efficient and provides confidence that she is across the detail.

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    • She's an experienced banking lawyer, who has good oversight of both borrower and lender needs. She works well with key stakeholders and provides sensible, commercial advice.

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