Clifford Chance LLP advises on broad range of facilities, from subscription lines to innovative hybrids and ESG-linked funds. The team’s breadth also extends to its clientele which, as well as sponsors, includes lenders, investors, and many types of funds. Robert Lee strengthens the practice with his distinct sponsor focus, acting for private equity, real estate, and private debt funds. Richard Day‘s experience in leveraged buy-out financings is key to the firm’s negotiations with facilities and sponsors. Isabella Mashru is noted for her considerable exposure to emerging market transactions and technical cross-border matters. Former practice head Andrew Husdan has left the firm.
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- ‘Clifford Chance has built a diverse team of strong individuals with increasing experience in the Fund Finance markets. It is very helpful for us that the firm has now created templates for the facility agreement and underlying fee letters which makes the adaptation to each deal smooth and efficient.’
'Very experienced in the sub line field; have provided invaluable counsel to us over many funds and have continuously been able to understand our complex structural considerations and advise accordingly. Commercial approach and always pragmatic in execution. Given the volume of work they do on both the lender and borrower side, the team is always on point with latest market trends.'
'Rob Lee is a very experienced leader and very valuable partner.'
'Issy Mashru is trusted to deliver great service.'
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Robert Lee; Richard Day; Isabella Mashru