England - London • Investment fund formation and management
Simmons & Simmons
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Offering expertise in both financing and fund structuring, the ‘diverse and strong’ banking department at Simmons & Simmons is sought out by large financial institutions seeking assistance with a range of fund financing solutions including capital call and subscription line facilities, NAV, SMA and hybrid facilities, as well as alternative investment vehicles. Leading on fund finance transactions totalling over £6.5bn in the past year for borrowers, lenders and sponsors, the team is helmed by ’standout partner’ Jen Yee Chan, who has recently acted on capital call and letter of credit facilities and offers expertise in leading transactions concerning fund level/holdco leverage, NAV and single managed account facilities, as well as general partner, manager and co-investment facilities. John Sayers specialises in syndicated, bilateral and structured lending, while the ‘incredibly diligent and responsive,’ supervising associate Gul Akad is also noted by the market, working with IFIs and financial institutions on structured finance matters, focusing on trade and commodities finance.
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‘Jen Yee Chan has built a diverse and strong team, with significant experience seconding on the lender side. The Simmons' fund finance team are very attentive to detail, friendly and approachable, and very fast and efficient when it comes to drafting and amending documents. We have found them diligent and thorough in their approach to transactions.’
‘Gul Akad is incredibly diligent and responsive when working on transactions. She is also approachable and communicative, and the quality of her work is outstanding. She is a pleasure to work with.’
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- Raiffeisen Bank
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