Reed Smith LLP continues to advise on a number of high-profile fund finance deals. The team is sought after by private equity and private debt fund clients seeking bespoke syndicated transactions. As well as advising on subscription line facilities, the firm is noteworthy for its activity with ESG, Sharia-compliant, and NAV facilities. Bronwen Jones‘ talents are routinely employed by financial institutions embroiled in complex international transactions. Leon Stephenson’s varied practice incorporates NAV, hybrid, secondary fund, capital call, and GP facilities. Nicholas Williams is well versed in complex, cross-border matters, while Kevin-Paul Deveau regularly provides tailor-made financing solutions to lenders and borrowers. Other key figures include Mark Drury, who strengthens the practice with his commercial knowledge of the fintech arena, and Maccailein Campbell, who assists where financings utilise multiple levels of capital structure and/or involve energy assets. Colin Baker left the firm to join Maddocks.
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- ‘The breadth of their experience is unrivalled and is to such an extent that any problem or situation that comes up through a transaction has undoubtedly been solved by Leon or his team previously.’
‘Leon Stephenson is our go-to partner for all funds finance opportunities. The team's breadth of experience and that is largely thanks to Leon and his expertise.'