The Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is employed by significant bank and non-bank lenders for fund finance matters spanning the full breadth of products, including subscription and NAV facilities, and GP financings. The team has recently expanded, with a number of key hires. Bronwen Jones joined from Reed Smith LLP in February 2025, while Doug Murning and Matthew Worth joined from Ashurst in March 2025 and May 2025, respectively. Jones is well-equipped to advise clients on sophisticated structures, while Murning is highly reputed for NAV and portfolio financings, predominantly for investment banks and credit funds. George Pelling is a trusted advisor on cross-border secondaries NAV financings.
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- 'The team is simply one of the market-leading lender-side practices. Its breadth of service from sublines to complex esoteric fund finance is second to none. There is very little the team hasn’t seen or isn’t able to cover; they are commercial, smart and pragmatic at all times.'
- 'Stand out partners are: 1. George Pelling 2. Bronwen Jones 3. Doug Murning. The team are pragmatic and commercial as a lender-side counsel and is focused on getting the deal done for both the lender and borrower. Brownen has an infinite amount of knowledge and is a real market leader, while George Pelling is a rising star and will be a future market leader.'
- 'The team has international proficiency, covering multiple jurisdictions. Highly knowledgeable and seasoned partners and associates. The number of members within the team also assists in the swift completion of work.'
- 'Pragmatic and well-discerned guidance and advice. Work never delays and is completed in balance with all parties' needs'
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Bronwen Jones; Douglas Murning; George Pelling; Matthew Worth