Ranking tables
UK London (Firms) Banking & Finance: Lenders: Big-Ticket
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Clifford Chance LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Linklaters 3 Years Ranked
- Allen & Overy LLP
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All Departments profiles
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1 Clifford Chance LLPBanking & Finance: Lenders: Big-TicketUK 2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance has a significant finance practice, which is sought out by high-calibre corporates, financial institutions and private equity sponsors in the leveraged and investment-grade markets. The team is well positioned to advise on the full range of financial instruments, from European covenant-lite structures to term loan B facilities. The department is additionally noted for its ability to advise lenders in EMEA on high-value transactions as well as its expertise assisting US-based clients. It enjoys a strong reputation for its expertise in the healthcare, technology, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. The team has long-established experts in the fund finance space.1 LinklatersBanking & Finance: Lenders: Big-TicketUK 2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters exhibits extensive capabilities acting for banks, funds, corporates and sponsors. The team advises on domestic and cross-border matters, demonstrating strength on bond and US loan deals. It continues to be notable for its regulatory work. Linklaters is able to draw on the firm's significant derivatives, corporate and high-yield capabilities when advising on margin lending transactions and European covenant-lite leveraged loans. The team has a growing presence in the alternative credit provider space.
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2 Milbank LLPBanking & Finance: Lenders: Big-TicketUK 2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedMilbank is a standout London practice offering strong lender-side representation on complex, big-ticket transactions. The team works closely with its US counterparts to provide seamless transatlantic advice. It also showcases expertise in the area of Islamic finance, and acts across industry sectors including telecoms and media and entertainment. The strong bank finance practice is complemented by its high-yield debt and restructuring offerings.2 Paul Hastings (Europe) LLPBanking & Finance: Lenders: Big-TicketUK 2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedPaul Hastings is prized for its expert handling of sophisticated and high-value leveraged finance transactions. It handles the gamut of complex finance deals and demonstrates particular expertise in the private credit space, seamlessly navigating all manner of sectors. Its clients include both leading clearing and investment banks as well as alternative capital providers and private equity firms. The team is able to call upon the firm's wider capabilities in the high-yield and structured finance markets, as well as utilising its integrated global network on cross-border deals.2 White & Case LLPBanking & Finance: Lenders: Big-TicketUK 2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case has a solid banking and finance practice with a strong foothold in the private equity space, strengthened by the firm's cross-border capabilities. The team works regularly with borrowers on complex financings in addition to maintaining strong relationships with major banks. It demonstrates standout strength advising on deals in emerging markets. The team is highly regarded for both its UK and US law capabilities and advisory work for alternative capital providers in matters spanning the credit market. It has notable expertise advising on combined bank/bond issues.
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3 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPBanking & Finance: Lenders: Big-TicketUK 2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedCahill Gordon & Reindel is a respected lender-side practice known for its representations of large banks. The team is able to provide expertise across the full range of financing products including revolving credit facilities, term loans, and senior secured notes, as well as first and second liens. It is also able to act for borrower clients including international corporates. The firm has the ability to utilise a strong global footprint when advising on multi-jurisdictional transactions.3 Shearman & Sterling LLPBanking & Finance: Lenders: Big-TicketUK 2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedShearman & Sterling has an excellent track record of managing a demanding caseload of domestic and cross-border financings, capitalising on its knowledge of the US market to advise on bank bond deals. The firm maintains key panel appointments by major financial institutions, as well as continuing to act for significant borrower-side clients. It is regularly instructed on leveraged finance work by an impressive list of private equity sponsors. The firm is also noted for its growing reputation in hedge fund and other alternative lender representations in European direct lending transactions.3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLPBanking & Finance: Lenders: Big-TicketUK 2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges has a notable sponsor-side practice that is active on major matters for leading private equity firms, investment banks and traditional lenders. It is well positioned to advise on the full range of financial instruments including US products, securing its position as a sought-after adviser in the LBO market. The team draws on the firm's global full-service platform to provide a seamless service on cross-border and multidisciplinary issues.