Macfarlanes LLP is regularly engaged by private equity houses and other alternative lenders, as well as some domestic financial institutions. Practice head Andrew Perkins is recommended for his track record in matters concerning revolving credit facilities and bridging finance, while Adam Caines is noted for his expertise in note purchases and intercreditor matters. Dual-qualified in England and Wales and Scotland, Ryan Moore is recommended for his wide-ranging structured finance practice.
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- Responsiveness and the ability to demonstrate deep and current market knowledge to guide clients accordingly. Adam Caines, in particular, is excellent and at the forefront of his field. Their ability to ask pertinent questions and cut through the minutiae (without losing attention to detail) sets them apart.
- The firm really knows its identity and stands apart in its field as a result. They are generally specifically sought out by clients in the ABL / fund finance / leveraged finance market given their dedication to their field and specialisms. There is a real focus on quality over quantity.
Key clients
- Hampshire Trust Bank
- Quilam Capital
Work highlights
Advised Quilam Capital Credit Finance Limited (Quilam Capital) on an up to £200,000,000 term facility provided by Quilam Capital Credit to Reward SPV2 Limited as borrower (Reward Finance Group being a leading provider of secured SME loans to the UK SME market) for the purposes of financing and/or refinancing the acquisition of receivables from Reward Finance Group Limited as originator.
Practice head
Andrew Perkins
Other key lawyers
Adam Caines; Ryan Moore