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Provided by Alan J Davies
Alan Davies, Co-Managing Partner for the firm in London and a corporate partner in the firm’s Finance Group, focuses his practice on acquisition, asset and structured financings. He has advised private equity firms on financing in numerous leveraged acquisitions.
Mr. Davies obtained his B.A. and M.A. in Law from Peterhouse, Cambridge.
Mr. Davies writes and speaks regularly on key industry topics. Recent speaking engagements include “Private Credit in its Prime,” BVCA Alternative Fund Strategies Conference (March, 2024); “Developments in Key Terms and Negotiation Points in Alternative Lending,” BVCA Alternative Fund Strategy Series – Alternative Lending Forum (February, 2020); “Latest Trends in Terms in the U.S. and European Leveraged Loan Markets” Debevoise & Covenant Review Seminar (May, 2017); “Financing Trends in a Turbulent Market,” BVCA Summit (October, 2016); “What Does the Rise of European Term Loan B Mean for High Yield Bond Issuances Across Europe?” Euromoney Leveraged Finance Conference (September, 2016); and “Where are the Growth Opportunities for Private Equity in Europe?” Euromoney Leveraged Finance Conference (September, 2015). His recent publications include “MFN clauses in private credit facility agreements,” Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law (January, 2025); “The rise of “hybrids” in the ever-converging PIK and Preferred Equity landscape,” Journal of International Banking & Financial Law (January, 2024); “Sanctions v Loan Agreements: a borrower’s perspective,” International Financial Law Review (September, 2019); “How EU And US Private Placement Models Compare,” International Financial Law Review (July, 2018); “Right or wrong: recent trends in restricting loan transfers,” IFLR (March, 2018); and “Certain Funds in Strategic Acquisitions,” International Financial Law Review (February, 2016).
Provided by Chambers
Alan Davies acts for domestic and international clients on a range of transactions. His finance practice spans structured, acquisition and asset finance matters. He is also the co-managing partner of Debevoise's London office.
Provided by Chambers
Alan is always upbeat and reassuringly in control on the surface, but very much aware of the granular detail underneath. He's also able to highlight it in a client-friendly manner.
He's a sophisticated, creative lawyer.
Alan is one of the top sponsor-side lawyers in the market - he's technically excellent but always has the commercial goals of his client in mind. He's always a pleasure to work with.
He's a pleasure to work with and a great source of constructive advice and support.
Alan is always upbeat and reassuringly in control on the surface, but very much aware of the granular detail underneath. He's also able to highlight it in a client-friendly manner.
He's a sophisticated, creative lawyer.
Alan is one of the top sponsor-side lawyers in the market - he's technically excellent but always has the commercial goals of his client in mind. He's always a pleasure to work with.
He's a pleasure to work with and a great source of constructive advice and support.