Simon Middleton
DentonsTapping into 'very strong market knowledge' across a range of territories, developed through many years' experience of handling cross-border corporate lending and syndicated transactions for banking clients, Dentons provides 'very focused' advice, prioritising deal execution ahead of needless academic point scoring. Providing 'top-flight Magic Circle quality' at a cost-effective price point, Simon Middleton has very strong Nordic banking ties and regularly advises on syndicated and bilateral transactions for general-lending and event-driven purposes on behalf of investment-grade corporates in the region. As part of his broad finance offering, James Ingham regularly handles syndicated lending work in emerging and developed markets. Catherine Astruc is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is flexible and commercial with very strong market knowledge. They are very focused on getting deals converted properly into executed successes.'
‘The team is proactive, efficient and organised, with an excellent network of offices across many jurisdictions with whom they collaborate in a joined up and effective manner.'
‘Simon Middleton is the very best in the market. His focus and engagement are second to none. Top flight Magic Circle quality, with keen yet realistic fee quotes.'
'Will Turner and Joe Byron-Evans is very practical, clear and concise.'
Key clients
- HSBC Bank
- NatWest
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)
- ICBC
- Mizuho Bank
- Emirates NBD
- Société Générale
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Commerzbank
- Nordea Bank
- Danske Bank
- Swedbank
- Handelsbanken
- ING Bank
- Fifth Third Bank
- CoinShares
- Leadenhall Capital Partners
- Frasers Group
- XBP Europe
Work highlights
- Advised Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken on the $600m facility agreement for Securitas AB, a security services group.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders on a $400m term sustainability-linked loan facility agreement for Standard Bank of South Africa.
- Advised Nordea Bank on the €2bn syndicated sustainability-linked revolving credit facility to ØRSTED A/S, a Danish multinational energy company.
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