Cains assists an enviable roster of clients with high-value transactions. The firm’s multijurisdictional capabilities are aided by Tim Shepherd‘s expertise in cross-border investment and finance work, and Scott Leonard -Morgan is active on major refinancings, while Tristan Head advises on corporate finance transactions and the regulatory obligations of banks and institutional lenders. Steven Quayle has bolstered the firm’s knowledge of business aviation, commercial shipping, and superyacht funding work. Stephanie Chew has knowledge of real estate finance, syndicated lending structures, and mezzanine loans, and Catherine Hamill has experience in financial regulations, acquisition fundings, and restructurings.
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‘We have dealt with Stephanie Chew and her team at Cains. We have always found them to be responsive, diligent, and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Scott Leonard-Morgan provides great senior input.’
‘I found Cains were very helpful overseas counsel and very responsive to queries. They appear to have a commercial and pragmatic approach to reviewing documentation.’
‘Friendly, approachable and easy to get in contact with. Commercial approach to reviewing documents.’
‘Catherine Hamill and Tim Shepard provide exceptional support throughout transactions and ensure that everything runs smoothly. They are responsive and transparent which ensures that as a lead counsel, the IOM workstream is in safe hands at all times. They are extremely knowledgeable and will always ensure that the solution is found in a timely and effective manner.’
‘Potential clients should expect excellent response times, insightful advice.’
Key clients
- HSBC
- Lloyds
- Standard Bank
- Barclays Bank
- Natwest
- Citibank, N.A.
- The Royal Bank of Scotland
- Manx Financial Group
- Clydesdale Bank/Virgin Money
Work highlights
- Acting on a £610m acquisition finance facility granted by HSBC to purchase the entire issued share capital of Kape Technologies Plc.
- Advised AviLease on its acquisition from the Standard Chartered Group in an overall deal worth $3.6bn.
- Assisted the Farfetch group with a refinancing of its existing secured term loan facilities and the injection of $500m of emergency funding.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tim Shepherd
Other key lawyers
Scott Leonard-Morgan; Tristan Head; Steven Quayle; Stephanie Chew; Catherine Hamill