King & Spalding LLP joins the ranking having hired Peter Schwartz from Paul Hastings LLP in early 2024. Schwartz is 'a cornerstone of the London high yield legal community – immensely experienced, super-creative and always available'. Andro Atlaga, who made the move along with Schwartz, is praised for being 'on top of every detail and completely committed to quality deal execution'. Thanks to the vast experience of its new hires, the firm's nascent practice has a stellar client roster that includes some of the world's largest investment banks and private equity funds.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The London high yield team really shines on complex matters, and particularly those transactions involving emerging markets.'
  • 'Peter Schwartz is a cornerstone of the London high yield legal community: immensely experienced, super-creative and always available. Andro Atlaga is on top of every detail and completely committed to quality deal execution.'

Key clients

  • Boparan Group Holdings Ltd
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Jefferies
  • JP Morgan
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Citigroup
  • Credit Suisse
  • Blackstone
  • Carlyle

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Schwartz

Other key lawyers

Andro Atlaga