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King & Spalding LLP

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Under the leadership of Amin Doulai and Alon Blitz , King & Spalding LLP has established a strong and growing reputation for private credit funds, in particular, providing financing to facilitate LBOs in the upper-mid market. Praised for its 'amazing drive' and willingness to go the 'extra mile for its clients',  the firm is increasingly active on deals with a US nexus, as well as handling a considerable volume of work for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on transatlantic and European deals.
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  • 'Clients who want practical and commercial lawyers, who understand the law and the market, should look to this team.’

  • 'The team is known for its expertise in acquisition finance. They're great at handling complex deals, especially those involving multiple countries. With strong industry knowledge, they customise solutions to meet specific sector needs.'

  • 'The team has an amazing drive and goes the extra mile for its clients.'

  • ‘Amin Doulai is intelligent and understands his market. He is rightly the go-to advisor on acquisition transactions.’

  • 'Amin Doulai's sharp analytical skills allow him to navigate complex legal issues with ease, whereby his dedication to clients is evident in the personalised attention he provides.'

Key clients

  • Aether Financial Services
  • Bain Capital Credit
  • Barings
  • Eagle Quest International, Ltd
  • Jefferies Credit Partners
  • Loan Market Association
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Nomura
  • Oakley Capital
  • Resurgens Technology Partners
  • Sound Point Capital
  • Stellex Capital Management UK LLP

Work highlights

Advised Baring Asset Management Limited, a leading global investment management firm, in connection with the financing commitment package supporting the recommended cash offer for Blancco Technology Group plc.
Advising the Loan Market Association on the “Green Loan Provisions”. The template provides market participants with a proposed form of draft green loan provisions for inserting into LMA loan documentation.
Representing long-standing client Esas Holding as borrower in connection with a $22.7bn secured NAV facility provided by UBS Switzerland AG.

Practice head

Amin Doulai; Alon Blitz

Other key lawyers

Andrew Brown; David Phillips; Rosie Watterson