LAWYER PROFILE

Stuart Brinkworth

UK 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Career

High-profile private equity and credit fund businesses and individuals value Stuart Brinkworth's significant experience that spans over 250 deals in the mid-market to help them derive the greatest value from their financing transactions. He acts for UK and international sponsors and their portfolio companies as well as private credit funds on a variety of UK, European, and cross-border-leveraged finance transactions, including private equity-backed leveraged buy-outs, public bids, recapitalisations, rescue-style financings, and restructurings. Stuart is experienced across all elements of the debt capital structure.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stuart Brinkworth advises lenders and sponsors on domestic and cross-border matters. He is active across a range of sectors and is noted widely for his strength on unitranche and acquisition financings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He's a brilliant lawyer who keeps the deal process moving.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He's very commercial and practical, and knows the private credit mid-market world very well.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Stuart is a strong, technical banking lawyer.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Stuart is a very experienced and commercially-focused legal adviser.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is a well-respected figure in the European leveraged finance market. He has a strong reputation for technical expertise, but what truly sets him apart is his presence and influence in the space.
Leveraged Finance: Mid-MarketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession