Acquisition and leveraged finance

Our acquisition and leveraged finance practice consists of experienced lawyers both domestically and internationally who are able to advise across the full spectrum of asset classes and leveraged transactions including senior debt, unitranche structures (including super senior and FOLO), mezzanine, second lien, PIK finance, leveraged buy-outs, venture finance, public bid finance under the Takeover Code, credit opps and debt/equity hybrid products (including warrants), working capital structures and corporate acquisitions, refinancings and restructurings.

We routinely advise a range of clients, including clearing banks, credit funds, alternative lenders, sponsors, portfolio companies and corporate borrowers. Our advantage is in the deep bench of senior expertise and the breadth of our practice which allows us to handle the most complex and high profile transactions in the mid-market. Advising on both lender and sponsor/borrower side work brings with it a great depth of understanding of lender policies and risk appetites. This, combined with our technical expertise, commerciality, deep knowledge of market trends and transactional management skills allows for considered impact and negotiation. We have a strong network of international private equity and leveraged finance experts for a seamless service on cross-border deals.

Recognised as market-leading, our team works on both UK focussed and international finance transactions, together with colleagues from our private equity, regulatory, restructuring, tax and derivatives teams. Our global network of lawyers spans Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with relationship firms strategically located in all other key jurisdictions.