Ranking tables
Corporate Finance: Big Ticket | UK
London (Firms)
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Senior Statespeople
S Robert LeeClifford Chance LLP | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Senior Statespeople | 25 Years RankedRobert Lee has broad finance practice that spans cross-border M&A, corporate lending and fund finance matters, among others.
Eminent Practitioners
E Michael BatesClifford Chance LLP | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 25 Years RankedMichael Bates is recognised as one of the foremost experts in infrastructure financing matters. He also comes highly recommended for his expertise when acting for corporate borrowers and bank lenders.
Band 1
1 Edward FifeSlaughter and May | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedEdward Fife is head of banking at Slaughter and May and is recognised as a market leader in the corporate finance sphere. He adeptly advises borrower clients on a wide range of matters, including high-value acquisition financing, corporate loan refinancing and infrastructure finance mandates
1 Emma FoldsClifford Chance LLP | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedEmma Folds has a respected corporate lending and debt restructuring practice. She is highlighted for her representation of banks and alternative capital providers. She handles varying deal sizes and financing structures.
1 Greg BrownA&O Shearman | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedGregory Brown is adept at advising financial institutions and other lenders on debt financings, as well as borrower clients. He has experience handling transactions in a number of other areas, including emerging markets and fund finance.
1 Jim MacHaleClifford Chance LLP | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedJim MacHale is well regarded for his expert handling of corporate finance matters. His practice includes both domestic and cross-border mandates. He is particularly active on the lender side, frequently advising mandated lead arrangers. He has additional experience in private credit transactions.
1 Martin D HutchingsFreshfields | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedMartin Hutchings has a stellar reputation for representing both lender and borrower clients in the corporate finance space. He advises on a wide range of matters, from cross-border acquisition-driven financings to corporate treasury issues.
1 Toby GrimstoneLinklaters | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedToby Grimstone, co-head of corporate and structured lending at Linklaters, is considered a market leader in advising on syndicated and secured bank financings. He is regularly instructed by both bank and borrower clients and specialises in acquisition and general corporate financing matters.
Band 2
2 David RobsonClifford Chance LLP | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedDavid Robson is noted for his experience advising lenders across the financing space. He is particularly adept at handling both corporate and leveraged M&A and event-driven financings.
2 Jane GlancyA&O Shearman | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedJane Glancy acts for both borrower and lender-side clients on a wide range of financings, including high-value acquisition financings and the refinancing of corporate loans.
2 Matthew TobinSlaughter and May | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMatthew Tobin has particular experience advising on investment-grade lending and capital markets transactions. He is a trusted advisor to large corporates, whom he advises on deals including acquisition bridge facilities, corporate loan refinancings and reorganisations.
2 Robert BykSlaughter and May | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedRobert Byk is adept at advising corporate borrowers on cross-border financings, with particular experience in the manufacturing, oil and gas and life sciences sectors. He has a broad practice which spans structured acquisitions and bid financings, in addition to capital markets expertise.
2 Will NevinHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedWilliam Nevin regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional acquisition finance matters. He acts for an impressive list of corporates and bank clients, typically on large-cap syndicated financings.
Band 3
3 Caroline PhillipsSlaughter and May | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCaroline Phillips advises borrower-side clients on financing transactions across domestic and international markets. She is able to handle a variety of deal types for well-known corporates and financial services groups.
3 James MartinLinklaters | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedJames Martin regularly advises both borrowers and banks on big-ticket, event-driven and general corporate syndicated financings across the EMEA region.
3 Nicholas KinnersleyClifford Chance LLP | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedNicholas Kinnersley has earned a strong reputation for representing both lenders and borrowers in sophisticated cross-border corporate financing transactions. In addition to his corporate lending expertise, he has significant experience advising on leveraged financing mandates.
3 Sam MahboubianLinklaters | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSam Mahboubian has built a strong reputation in the corporate and event-driven financing markets. He regularly advises a wide range of industry clients on marquee mandates, including big-ticket acquisition financings and direct lending.
Associates to watch
- Atish ShahLinklaters | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
Atish Shah has experience assisting both lender clients and corporate borrowers.
- Catherine HoldingFreshfields | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
Catherine Holdings is building an impressive corporate banking and finance practice. She has gained valuable experience assisting borrowers with complex cross-border financing transactions.
- Dominique CrowleyA&O Shearman | Corporate Finance: Big Ticket2026 | Associates to watch | 5 Years Ranked
Dominique Crowley is a promising senior associate. She has experience assisting lenders as well as borrowers with a range of financings, including fund finance and ESG-linked structures.