England - London • Investment fund formation and management
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
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Offering ‘legal and commercial rigour,’ the finance team at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, described by a client as ’the team everyone wants to see on their deals,’ caters for clients that are seeking advice on the full range of fund finance products, from subscription facilities to NAV lines. The ‘fully integrated’ team assists clients on transatlantic fund structures and has been described by another client as ’the first point of call for fund finance advice.’ J. Christian Nahr heads the team from New York. Key lawyers include: the highly regarded Kathryn Cecil, who acts for funds, lenders, borrowers and sponsors on leveraged finance, subscription, asset-backed and NAV financing arrangements with ‘uncompromising commitment’; and Jons Lehmann who has a broad practice and offers extensive experience in leveraged buyout financings, real estate finance transactions, structured finance transitions including fund level financings and investment-grade finance transactions. Also of note is special counsel Graham Greenwood who handles cross-jurisdictional transactions and financings involving investment banks, private debt funds, financial sponsors and borrowers. Chris Barron, an expert in leveraged finance matters, joined the team from Dickson Minto WS in March 2023.
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‘The fund finance team at Fried Frank is fully integrated with the fund formation and advisory practice at the firm, and accordingly their advice, whether they are acting for borrowers or for lenders, benefits from high level analysis of the mechanics and operational nuances of the funds. Legal and commercial rigour comes as standard on all transactions.’
‘Kathryn Cecil is not only a lawyer's lawyer, but through her uncompromising commitment to client service and getting deals done on time, she is beloved by lenders and borrowers across the market. The same is also true of Jons Lehmann at the firm. Together they are the team everyone wants to see on their deals. The first point of call for fund finance advice.’
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