Ashurst houses a dedicated fund finance team with solid international capabilities. The team routinely acts for both funds and lenders on complex transactions. Highly experienced in traditional fund finance, the firm is also active in NAV financings and innovative hybrid facilities. Lee Doyle has been at the forefront of fund finance for more than 20 years, acting for many major European and US banks in that time. Robert Andrews is a leading fund financing specialist who frequently advises on high-value syndicated subscription facilities. Nick Wong’s highlights include acting on some of the largest capital call facilities and significant ESG-linked facilities, while Navdeep Benning is known for her ability to act for borrowers and lenders and her distinct focus on NAV facilities. Doug Murning’s wide expertise includes fund finance, leveraged finance, and private debt. Briony Holcombe regularly receives instructions from market-leading lenders concerning a range of products.
Testimonials
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‘Briony Holcombe is excellent and very user-friendly.'
‘Ashurst's lawyers are known for their proactive engagement and a deep understanding of complex financial structures, which makes them exceptional assets to their clients. This expertise is highly appreciated not just by us but also resonates well with lenders, who consistently provide positive feedback regarding Ashurst’s role as counsel.’
Key clients
- Barclays
- CBA
Work highlights
- Advising on amending and extending a set of facilities, exceeding EUR 1 billion.
- Advising on a secured green loan subscription facility for a Nordic infrastructure fund.