Banking & Finance: Mid-Market | UK

Matthew 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.

Philip 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.

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.

Alex Dumphy is well-regarded for his leveraged finance expertise. He acts for a variety of lender clients in addition to funds and corporates.

Mark 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.

Smridhi Gulati is particularly noted for her expertise advising direct lenders in mid-cap leveraged finance transactions. She has additional experience acting for major private equity sponsors.

Chris Hastings advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on acquisition financings and refinancings both domestically and internationally.

Emma 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.

James 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.

Martin Yells regularly advises corporates, sponsors and portfolio companies on corporate and leveraged finance matters, with additional expertise in real estate finance matters.

Neha 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.

Paula Laird stands out for her work on asset-based lending transactions.

Simon Middleton advises leading banks on transactions including acquisitions financings and syndicated lending.

Christopher 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.

Donald Lowe advises sponsors and borrowers on a wide range of transactions including regular work on acquisition financings.

Harriet 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.

Neil 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.

Nicholas 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.

Phil Anscombe is an associate within Proskauer's private capital team. He advises private credit providers on areas such as leveraged finance.