Praised for its ‘depth of experience’, the bench at Goodwin exhibits capabilities across preferred equity structures and subscription line financings. The team’s clientele spans the private equity, real estate, credit fund, and infrastructure sectors. Ed Saunders oversees the team and is trusted by managers, GPs and banks on a variety of fund finance products. Simon Fulbrook is another name of note.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very strong with in-depth knowledge of the industry.’
‘They are willing to think outside the box and engage in difficult topics.’
‘The Goodwin team leverage their knowledge across different practice areas and jurisdictions to provide a seamless legal product.’
‘Ed Saunders for his client care skills and technical expertise.’
‘The Goodwin fund finance team has a depth of experience, not just at partner level but also amongst the senior associates who give prompt, clear and commercial advice.’
‘Ed Saunders is excellent at providing practical solutions to issues and a commercial point of view. ’
Key clients
- Advent International
- Ares Management
- BentallGreenOak
- Bluegem Capital Partners
- Clarion Partners
- EQT Group
- Fidelity International
- Intermediate Capital Group
- Pantheon Ventures
- Urban Partners
Work highlights
Advised Clarion Partners Europe on a €240 million NAV financing facility agreement with NatWest for one of Clarion Partners Europe’s co-mingled funds, which reports under Article 8 of the SFDR.
Advised Fidelity European Real Estate Climate Impact Fund in connection with its inaugural subscription line facility.
Practice head
Ed Saunders
Other key lawyers
Simon Fulbrook