Private equity and private debt funds as well as syndicated lenders and large companies request Clifford Chance's expertise in acquisition and corporate financing. The core topics include unitranche financing, syndicated loans and ESG-related financing, with instructions increasingly pertaining to restructuring as well as private debt financing. Thanks to the internal network, the team regularly assists with international financing and restructuring, with frequent ties to large-volume corporate transformations and M&A transactions across the energy, technology and life sciences sectors. Practice head Bettina Steinhauer focuses on acquisition financing and restructuring, while Christoph Nensa is an expert for structured finance matters.
Testimonials
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- 'Simon Reitz is highly experienced and provides exceptional advice and expertise in syndicated loans. His support is of high value and he executes transactions successfully.'
- 'Professional advice, good process management.'
Key clients
- Kartesia Management S.à r.l.
- Commerzbank, UniCredit, SEB, Investec
Work highlights
- Advising a fund managed by Kartesia on the provision of financing for the acquisition of Green Mobility by Rivean.
- Advising UniCredit Bank GmbH on the conclusion of a new credit line with a volume of approximately €2.5 billion for the Springer Nature Group.