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Luke McDougall
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Luke McDougall
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3

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Banking & Finance

UK

3 Years Ranked

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Luke McDougall is a co-chair of the Global Finance practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s London office.

Mr. McDougall focuses his practice on UK and cross-border acquisition finance and restructuring. He has experience acting for senior lenders, junior lenders and borrower groups on a variety of capital structures as well as, debt portfolio acquisitions and specialist financing transactions.

https://www.paulhastings.com/professionals/lukemcdougall

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Banking & Finance - UK

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Band 3
Individual Editorial
Luke McDougall is routinely called upon by prominent lender-side clients for assistance with domestic and cross-border acquisition finance matters. His client roster includes both traditional bank and speciality lenders.
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Strengths

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"Luke McDougall always goes above and beyond for his clients and is very calm under pressure."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Luke was extremely diligent and commercial through the process. He has a great rapport with clients and that means that he can be extremely constructive in deal negotiations."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Luke was extremely aware of the deal deadlines as well as the sensitive market environment, and was able to execute a deal that not only safeguarded the lenders but provided the commercial flexibility the borrower needed."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"He is eager, bright, highly commercial and incredibly thoughtful as it relates to transactions. He is one of the most proactive and inclusive lawyers and also has a good read of situations and clients to ensure that negotiations and processes are done smoothly."

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