Although it has less of a core focus on ABL work than some of its higher-ranked peer firms, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is an increasingly popular choice among the firm's strong corporate and lender client roster on transactions which require flexible funding arrangements/solutions, often involving complex inter-creditor issues. Drawing upon her overarching banking expertise, as well as solid knowledge of structured and ABL-related financings, the 'exceptionally committed and attentive' Shanan Dunstan is the primary contact for work in the space, and regularly advises Wells Fargo on lending in the sector, including on inventory financing and channel financing facilities. Emma Howdle-Fuller heads up the overarching commercial lending practice.
Testimonials
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- 'Shanan Dunstan is exceptionally committed and attentive.'
Key clients
- Playtech
- SIR
- Wells Fargo
- Norinchukin Bank
- Scotiabank/Bank of Nova Scotia
- Bank of China (London Branch)
- Harlan Capital KME
- Kape
- Romulus Holdings
Work highlights
- Advised Wells Fargo in the UK and US in relation to its US$ multi-billion global channel financing and inventory financing platforms which it provides to manufacturers and distributors globally.
- Advised Factofrance, a leading provider of financial services headquartered in France, on various amendments and accessions under a non-recourse receivables purchase facility provided by it to the KME Group, a global copper processing business.
- Advised a major global bank on its €88m financing of a classic car collection for a family office of an ultra-high net worth individual.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Howdle-Fuller