Ranking tables
Banking & Finance: Mid-Market | UK
London (Firms)
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Alex Griffith Proskauer Rose LLP16 Years Ranked
Andrew Perkins Macfarlanes LLP14 Years Ranked
David Miles Dechert LLP20 Years Ranked
Kirstie Hutchinson Macfarlanes LLP6 Years Ranked- Matthew Ayre Travers Smith LLP13 Years Ranked
Paul Mullen Hogan Lovells19 Years Ranked
Philip Butler Dechert LLP20 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
- Alex Dumphy Addleshaw Goddard LLP7 Years Ranked
Aymen Mahmoud McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP2 Years Ranked
Faisal Ramzan Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked- Kirsty Barnes Simmons & Simmons LLP3 Years Ranked
Mark Dwyer DLA Piper LLP5 Years Ranked
Mark Fine McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP4 Years Ranked
Matthew Cox Baker McKenzie12 Years Ranked
Matthew Smith Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP7 Years Ranked
Nick O'Grady Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
Richard Kitchen King & Spalding International LLP4 Years Ranked
Smridhi Gulati Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP6 Years Ranked
Band 4
Adam Caines Macfarlanes LLP5 Years Ranked
Alex Patience CMS16 Years Ranked
Amin Doulai King & Spalding International LLP1 Years Ranked- Andrew Gregson Travers Smith LLP16 Years Ranked
Andy Kolacki Mayer Brown International LLP2 Years Ranked
Ashley Young Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP2 Years Ranked
Bryan Robson Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
Charles Kerrigan CMS11 Years Ranked- Chris Hastings Squire Patton Boggs1 Years Ranked
Daniel Hendon Proskauer Rose LLP8 Years Ranked- Emma Howdle-Fuller Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP14 Years Ranked
Francis Booth Hogan Lovells4 Years Ranked
Ian Borman Winston & Strawn London LLP12 Years Ranked
James Crooks Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
James Dunnett Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
John Clark Cooley LLP9 Years Ranked
Julie Romer Stephenson Harwood LLP5 Years Ranked
Laura Ho Ashurst3 Years Ranked- Martin B Yells Taylor Wessing LLP12 Years Ranked
Michael Black Norton Rose Fulbright21 Years Ranked
Neha Khosla Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked- Paula Laird Squire Patton Boggs10 Years Ranked
Simon Fulbrook Goodwin2 Years Ranked- Simon Middleton Dentons4 Years Ranked
Tom Siggers CMS2 Years Ranked- Nick SwissEversheds Sutherland
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Eminent Practitioners
E Helen Burton
Ashurst | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 21 Years RankedManaging partner of the Ashurst London office, Helen Burton draws on a wealth of experience when acting for clients such as banks, funds, private equity firms and corporates. She is a recognised expert in both leveraged and acquisition financings.
E Penny Angell
Hogan Lovells | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 21 Years RankedPenny Angell is the firm's UK managing partner and is held in high regard for her acquisition finance and corporate loan expertise. Her practice includes advising leading banks and corporates on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions.
Band 1
1 Alex Griffith
Proskauer Rose LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedAlex Griffith is highly sought after for his expertise in the direct lending space and is considered a go-to for credit funds. He has considerable knowledge of acquisition and leveraged finance.1 Andrew Perkins
Macfarlanes LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedHead of the finance group at Macfarlanes, Andrew Perkins is noted for his expert lender-side representation in traditional and leveraged finance. He is a stalwart of the alternative credit space and is regularly called upon by banks and debt funds to advise on complex financings. He additionally advises borrowers and sponsors in the fund finance space.1 David Miles
Dechert LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedDavid Miles has a wealth of experience advising on the full range of corporate lending and leveraged finance matters. He is adept at advising on recapitalisations, refinancings and buyouts, among other matters.1 Kirstie HutchinsonMacfarlanes LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedKirstie Hutchinson advises on a broad range of leveraged acquisition finance matters. Her diverse client roster particularly centres sponsors and their portfolio companies, whom she assists with UK and cross-border financings. She has additional experience assisting direct lenders.1 Matthew Ayre
Travers Smith LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedMatthew Ayre is head of leveraged finance at Travers Smith.He is active across the finance space and counts lenders, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors among his enviable client roster.1 Paul MullenHogan Lovells | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedGlobal head of banking at the firm, Paul Mullen is particularly adept at advising on direct lending matters and leveraged finance transactions. He regularly acts for debt funds on complex unitranche financings, bridge facilities and P2P financings. He has additional experience representing borrowers.1 Philip ButlerDechert LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedPhilip Butler is an experienced advisor to high-profile direct lenders on domestic and cross-border financings. He focuses his practice on leveraged finance and corporate lending transactions.
Band 2
2 Jo RobinsonHogan Lovells | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedJo Robinson is noted for her expertise in the direct lending space. She is experienced in acting for debt funds, regularly assisting with matters involving unitranche and term loan financings. She also advises borrowers on structured finance matters.
2 Malcolm HitchingMacfarlanes LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMalcolm Hitching has substantial experience advising across the space, regularly acting for sponsor, borrower and alternative capital provider clients. He is adept at handling significant cross-border acquisition financings. In addition to his focus on leveraged finance, he is active in the litigation funding space.
2 Stuart Brinkworth
Mayer Brown International LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedStuart 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.
Band 3
3 Alex Dumphy
Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAlex Dumphy is well-regarded for his leveraged finance expertise. He acts for a variety of lender clients in addition to funds and corporates.3 Aymen Mahmoud
McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedAymen Mahmoud is one of our go-to lawyers for any query related to leverage financings. He is extremely knowledgeable but has enough experience to focus on the most material aspects of a transaction.3 Faisal RamzanProskauer Rose LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedFaisal Ramzan acts on behalf of alternative lenders on domestic and cross-border financings. He regularly advises clients on acquisition financings, as well as refinancing transactions, among other matters.3 Kirsty BarnesSimmons & Simmons LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedKirsty is a very experienced practitioner who knows how to manage the transaction. She is always one step ahead throughout the process which helps to make the deal run smoothly and efficiently.3 Mark Dwyer
DLA Piper LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGlobal co-chair of financial services, Mark Dwyer is particularly active for corporate borrowers whom he advises on a range of financings. He has also got recent experience acting for direct lenders. He has considerable expertise in financing UK public takeovers of listed companies.3 Mark FineMcDermott Will & Emery UK LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMark Fine has substantial experience advising both borrowers and lenders across the space, in addition to private equity clients. He is well-versed in take-private and acquisition financings, as well as refinancing matters.3 Matthew Cox
Baker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedMatthew Cox advises clients on a range of acquisition and leveraged finance matters. He is particularly noted for his sponsor-side representation and capabilities on multi-jurisdictional transactions.3 Matthew Smith
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMatthew 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.3 Nick O'GradyBaker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedNick O'Grady demonstrates experience across the space and has a particular focus advising lender-side clients, including direct lenders as well as large bank syndicates. He is able to advise on both domestic and cross-border transactions.3 Richard KitchenKing & Spalding International LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRichard Kitchen has significant experience advising both sponsor and lender-side clients. He is noted in particular for his strength in leveraged and acquisition financings and offers strong expertise in direct lending.3 Smridhi GulatiCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedSmridhi is always available to discuss any issues, no matter how small or seemingly trivial. She provides a welcomed blend of commerciality and technical knowledge, tailored to our specific needs.
Band 4
4 Adam CainesMacfarlanes LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAdam Caines has experience acting for alternative lenders such as credit funds as well as private equity sponsors. He regularly assists with domestic and cross-border acquisition financings.4 Alex Patience
CMS | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedAlex Patience stands out for his longstanding experience advising on investment-grade financing transactions. His client base includes both corporate borrowers and lenders.4 Amin DoulaiKing & Spalding International LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAmin Doulai is particularly cherished by private lenders, whom he advises on a range of leveraged finance transactions, including take-privates.4 Andrew GregsonTravers Smith LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedAndrew Gregson is a senior consultant who advises sponsor and borrower clients on acquisition and leveraged finance matters. His specific areas of strength include complex refinancings and debt restructurings.4 Andy KolackiMayer Brown International LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAndy was a very strong advocate for us and led us to the execution of a great deal with a number of complexities.4 Ashley Young
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAshley Young typically acts for borrowers and sponsors on financings, such as acquisitions and buyouts. He is also noted for his lender-side experience.4 Bryan Robson
Sidley Austin LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBryan Robson is co-head of Sidley Austin's leveraged finance practice in London. He centres his practice on the representation of private equity clients in complex financings, including sponsors, portfolio companies and private debt funds. He is noted in particular for his expertise in leveraged acquisitions and refinancings.4 Charles KerriganCMS | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedCharles Kerrigan is routinely called upon by a variety of clients to assist with complex financings and recapitalisation. He has particular expertise in advising clients on TMT finance and blockchain matters and is active in the venture capital space.4 Chris Hastings
Squire Patton Boggs | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedChris Hastings advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on acquisition financings and refinancings both domestically and internationally.4 Daniel HendonProskauer Rose LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedDaniel Hendon has a reputation in the mid-market banking and finance arena. He regularly assists clients in the alternative capital space on leveraged finance matters.4 Emma Howdle-Fuller
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedEmma Howdle-Fuller has considerable knowledge of domestic and global transactions. She is experienced in advising both lender and borrower clients on a broad range of finance matters.4 Francis BoothHogan Lovells | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedFrancis Booth is noted for his strength across the financing space. He counts both traditional and alternative lenders on his growing client roster, typically advising on complex acquisition financings.4 Ian Borman
Winston & Strawn London LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedIan Borman of Winston & Strawn has a practice which includes acquisition, ABL and bid financing. He is well placed to advise his diverse client base on both domestic and international matters, handling both lender and sponsor-side mandates.4 James CrooksSidley Austin LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJames Crooks co-heads Sidley's leveraged finance practice in London. He typically acts for sponsors and borrowers on mid-cap financing transactions, with additional experience assisting well-known banks and direct lenders. His wide sector knowledge includes sports, insurance, energy and commodities, and manufacturing. He is also noted for his expertise in structured finance.4 James Dunnett
Norton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJames Dunnett is recognised for his work for corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors and stands out for his expertise when it comes to acquisition finance.4 John Clark
Cooley LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedJohn Clark of Cooley has a multifaceted practice which includes lender, borrower and sponsor representation. He advises clients on a range of secured and unsecured financing matters and is frequently active on international matters, especially with US elements.4 Julie Romer
Stephenson Harwood LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJulie Romer is adept at advising clients on acquisition and leveraged finance matters. She has experience acting for sponsors and borrowers in addition to lender-side clients on domestic and cross-border mandates.4 Laura HoAshurst | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLaura Ho has established a strong reputation in the mid-market space. She has experience in both corporate acquisition and leveraged financings and acts for a range of clients.4 Martin B Yells
Taylor Wessing LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedMartin Yells regularly advises corporates, sponsors and portfolio companies on corporate and leveraged finance matters, with additional expertise in real estate finance matters.4 Michael BlackNorton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedMichael Black specialises in asset-based lending matters. He regularly acts for lenders, counting a number of banks and financial institutions among his clients. He has additional expertise in real estate finance.4 Neha KhoslaNorton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedNeha Khosla is well known for advising oil and gas clients on financing transactions. She has an impressive track record when it comes to transactions involving emerging markets.4 Paula LairdSquire Patton Boggs | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedPaula is very knowledgeable and experienced. She is calm under pressure and was always available at short notice to answer questions and jump on calls.4 Simon Fulbrook
Goodwin | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSimon Fulbrook comes recommended for his expertise advising sponsor clients on acquisition financings.4 Simon Middleton
Dentons | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSimon is a fantastic lawyer who demonstrates an excellent understanding of loan documentation and the lending market.4 Tom SiggersCMS | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedTom is a great support whenever he is advising us - he is informed on the market, technically strong and always tries to find a sensible solution for all parties.
Up and Coming
U Alon BlitzKing & Spalding International LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedAlon Blitz has significant experience in cross-border acquisition financings, among other matters. He regularly acts for alternative lenders and sponsor clients.
U Christopher AkinreleNorton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedChristopher Akinrele has expertise in leveraged finance, specialty finance and general corporate banking transactions. He is well-versed in advising direct lenders. He has additional experience in asset-based finance.U Donald LoweTravers Smith LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedHe is technically good and he is very user-friendly. He is one of these lawyers who has experience and can tell you where the market is at.
U Harriet WestProskauer Rose LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedHarriet West is very active for direct lenders. She is particularly adept at advising on acquisition and leveraged financings. She is regularly called upon by prominent clients to assist with domestic and cross-border transactions.
U Neil CampbellDLA Piper LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedNeil Campbell has a prominent leveraged finance focused practice. He represents lenders, including both private credit and traditional banks, with notable expertise in the technology sector.
Associates to watch
Nicholas JuppAshurst | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedNicholas Jupp is a senior associate at Ashurst. He draws recognition for his ability to act across the finance market, supporting borrower and sponsor-side clients as well as direct lenders in acquisition financings.
Philip AnscombeProskauer Rose LLP | Banking & Finance: Mid-Market2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedPhil Anscombe is an associate within Proskauer's private capital team. He advises private credit providers on areas such as leveraged finance.