LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew Smith

UK 2026

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Ranked in 1 practice area

Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

UK

Practice Areas

Matthew Smith is a partner in Hogan Lovells Cadwalader’s Leveraged Finance & Private Credit Group in London. Matthew advises private credit funds, banks, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on complex leveraged and general finance transactions across a range of sectors and debt structures. Matthew is widely recognised as one of London’s leading advisors for private credit and direct lending transactions.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Matthew Smith is regularly called upon to advise banks and alternative lenders on a wide range of leveraged finance matters. He has notable experience advising on international transactions.

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Strengths

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He is highly credible and commercial, with excellent service delivery. He also has fantastic relationships across the mid-market.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Matt is highly experienced yet always pragmatic and commercial. He understands our goals, focuses on what’s important and provides reliable advice.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Matt has a lender's interests at heart and is willing to fight for your points. He's also responsive and very personable.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Matt is a knowledgeable lawyer with an acute level of commercial awareness. He is very client-focused, always available and willing to assist.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Matt is very hands-on and well established in the market.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession