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Mr Doug Murning

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Work Department

Fund Finance

Position

Douglas Murning is a partner in the Fund Finance practice in London.

With over 20 years’ experience in debt finance, Doug is regarded as a market leader in complex NAV and portfolio financings, having been at the forefront in the rise of the European market over recent years, primarily advising investment bank and credit fund clients. In addition to fund financing, he focuses his practice on leveraged finance, private debt and special situations, working with credit funds and private equity sponsors.

Doug has been recognized by The Legal 500 UK as a Leading Partner for fund finance for the last four years and as an “expert in fund finance, leveraged finance and private debt.”

Prior to joining Cadwalader in 2025, Doug was a partner in the global loans practice of a major international firm. Previously he served with two global law firms as a partner, including six years for one firm in Hong Kong, during which Chambers Asia-Pacific ranked Doug as a leading acquisition finance attorney. Doug has extensive experience in both Europe and Asia and has been additionally seconded to the leveraged finance and special situation groups of two leading global investment banks.

Doug received a First Class degree in Law from the University of Edinburgh in 2000 and his Common Professional Examination and Legal Practice Course from BPP Law school in 2002. He is admitted to practice law in England & Wales and in Hong Kong.