Widely recognised for its strength in structured finance and asset-based lending matters, the team at Linklaters LLP is led by Adam Fogarty and Andrew Vickery. Fogarty advises a number of financial institutions, alternative lenders and borrowers on a wide spectrum of financing matters, while global finance head Vickery's expertise covers real estate, portfolio financings and regulated storage assets. Other key figures include Reza Taylor, a real estate ABL specialist; Thomas Quoroll, whose recent mandates include deals in the food and beverage sector; and Lucy Sidey, whose track record covers residential mortgage financings and consumer goods sector deals.
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- Mark Watts, Tom Quoroll, and Nikki Lewis are standout performers on multiple projects across various debt products. Supreme dedication, commercial practicality, and dogged pragmatism are evidenced by each of the individuals named. They have the ability to always find a way through very challenging negotiations without simply making concessions. They have the ability to always find the reasoned argument.
- A longstanding and deep understanding of complex financial transactions. Strong execution capability with a depth of team able to turn to a higher volume of work where required.
- Adam Fogarty brings gravitas and calm to the boardroom and negotiations, with great availability. Mei Yin How is a rising star - capable, calm, and confident in her advice.
- Thomas Quoroll, a partner, supported by Nikki Lewis and Mark Watts, provides great advice and support and goes the extra mile.
- The Linklaters asset-based lending practice has a huge amount of experience and technical expertise. They have been able to be very commercial and pragmatic in a difficult environment for our company.
- Reza Taylor has been exceptional for us. His sector knowledge and expertise have been highly valuable.
- We work a lot with Gigi Hock and Rohan Bhatia. Both are outstanding. They work hard and efficiently and always handle matters with a proper customer service mindset, finding solutions. One of the best tandems when it comes to complex ABS transactions for PE sponsors and banks.
- Gigi Hock (counsel): works hard, is efficient, finds solutions, has a pragmatic approach, good commercial awareness, and excellent manners and attitude. Rohan Bhatia: works hard, is a safe pair of hands, and has attention to detail.
Key clients
- Ferovinum
- Apollo Infrastructure
- The Metrocentre Partnership
- Job and Talent Holding Limited
- Tamara FZE
- The World Bank
Practice head
Adam Fogarty; Andy Vickery
Other key lawyers
Reza Taylor; Thomas Quoroll; Lucy Sidey; Sebastian Witte