Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket | UK

A&O Shearman is widely viewed as one of the leading banking practices in London. The department is highly regarded as a leader in the leveraged finance market, where it works with high-profile asset managers, and their portfolio companies, as well as lenders.

Milbank 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 bank finance practice is complemented by its high-yield debt and restructuring offerings.

Clifford Chance has a significant finance practice, which is sought out by high-calibre corporates, lenders and private equity sponsors, for its leveraged finance expertise. The team's work is broad and includes everything from syndicated lending to event driven financings.

Linklaters has a significant leveraged finance practice that consists of teams that are able to advise both borrowers and lender.

Paul 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. 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.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a prominent banking and finance team that has stand out expertise in the leverage finance space. The team works with bank lenders and private credit funds on a range of financings.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a notable leveraged finance practice that is active on major matters for leading private equity firms and traditional lenders, with a growing presence in the direct lending space. 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.