LAWYER PROFILE

Tom Richards

UK 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Tom has become a key architect in developing Weil’s Sponsor Finance practice and establishing its reputation as a leading advisor on the market’s largest, most complex and multi-jurisdictional financings. He covers the full range of financing options for sponsors, from large cap bank/bond transactions to private credit. His clients include leading sponsors such as Advent International, Bain Capital, CVC and Permira. Notably, Tom has continued to be one of a very small selection of go-to financing lawyers for Advent, Bain, Permira and others (including on deals where Weil is not acting on the M&A piece).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Tom Richards is noted for his expert representation of private equity sponsors, which he advises on the gamut of leveraged finance matters. He is regularly sought after to assist clients on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions.

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Strengths

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Tom is up there with the best and I really like working with him. He has incredible commercial sense, a pragmatic and constructive approach, and unbelievable level of service.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He's a first class lawyer.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He's one of the most commercial lawyers out there. He fully understands how private equity works and he has a good understanding of where the market is.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession