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Travers Smith LLP

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market

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Travers Smith LLP

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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Travers Smith has a deep pool of specialist finance advisers who work with sponsors, lenders and borrowers on mid-market matters. It demonstrates broad sector expertise, continuing to advise on deals in the media, leisure and technology industries, in addition to the retail and infrastructure sectors, among others. The firm handles matters for an impressive client list that includes several high-profile private equity houses and international financial institutions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Travers Smith advised DBay Advisers on the financing for its £350 million acquisition of Alliance Pharma.

Strengths

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  • Their advice is highly tailored based on the their knowledge of our business, focus areas and pain points. This make the advice feel highly relevant and impactful, and best leverages our team's time.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentUK

  • I found Travers debt counsel extremely helpful and commercial; they were instrumental in the financing process and provided commercial advice over and above the standard process.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentUK

  • They provide first class legal advice, delivered at pace, and wrapped with a human touch. It's a unique blend of capability and empathy.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentUK

  • Their strengths are very strong communication and speed of execution.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentUK

  • They have very pragmatic, hands-on partners and they are a very pleasant team to work with.

    Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market respondentUK

Members

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  • Laura Smith

  • Will Sheridan

  • Donald Lowe

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