Fox Williams LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• Very active in Fintech, with experience in private debt.
• Very well connected in the fintech space, therefore having a lot of experience with this type of borrower.
• The individuals within this practice stand out for their combination of deep technical expertise, commercial judgment, and an exceptional level of personal commitment to client success. They differentiate themselves from competitors not only through what they know, but through how they engage with clients and support transactions in practice. In particular, Jonathan Segal and Ed Bellamy are consistently outstanding. Both are extremely supportive and accessible, making themselves available whenever needed to ensure trades progress smoothly, even under significant time pressure. Their responsiveness and hands-on involvement provide clients with a high degree of confidence, particularly on complex or sensitive securitization transactions. What truly sets them apart is their willingness to go above and beyond traditional advisory roles. They are proactive in helping to resolve issues, stepping in decisively when transactions face challenges, and working collaboratively with all parties to get deals over the line. Beyond execution, they actively contribute to market development by introducing new ideas and opportunities, helping clients think creatively about structures and approaches rather than simply reacting to established norms. Across the wider team, partners and associates are distinguished by their exceptional knowledge of UK securitization law, strong attention to detail, and commercial mindset. Associates are particularly impressive in their ability to handle sophisticated technical issues with confidence and efficiency, while maintaining clear communication and a solutions-focused approach. Overall, the qualities most valued in the individuals are their technical mastery, availability, pragmatism, and genuine commitment to client outcomes. This combination ensures clients receive not just legal advice, but trusted support from individuals who are deeply invested in the success of each transaction.
• This practice is distinguished by its exceptional depth of expertise in UK securitisation law and its ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically on complex, time-critical transactions. The team is widely recognized for not only understanding the technical details of UK securitisation structures, regimes, and documentation, but also for anticipating issues before they arise and resolving them decisively when they do. A defining feature of the practice is its role as a problem-solver of last resort. The team is frequently brought in during challenging phases of transactions to unblock issues, manage competing stakeholder interests, and ultimately get deals over the line. This combination of technical mastery and commercial focus sets the practice apart in a crowded market.
• The securitisation practice at Fox Williams punches above its weight with the quality and knowledge of the team, especially Ed Bellamy. Jaanvi Lilapurwala is a great associate and works well with us with her responsiveness and her commerciality.
• Ed Bellamy and Jaanvi Lilapurwala are excellent. Ed is very knowledgeable and accessible. Jaanvi is very responsive and diligent.

Key clients

• Hudson Cove Capital Management, LLC
• Avellinia Capital
• Ahauz Finance Limited
• Juice
• Imagine Mortgages Limited t/a Generation Homes
• Relendex Limited
• Curve Credit