Specialising in ESG fund financings, the finance practice at Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP advises financial sponsors, lenders, borrowers, fund managers, investors and central banks on fund finance, structured finance, refinancings, securitisation, financial institutions lending and real estate finance advice on fund financing with an international element. The team is led by loan finance lawyer Emma Russell, who has ‘valuable experience’ in fund and real estate finance, and structured and specialty finance. The ’detail orientated’ Emily Fuller, whose expertise lies in syndicated and NAV facilities, SMA deals, GP support lines and capital facilities, is another name to note.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'Emma and Emily have a depth of knowledge and experience across fund finance having represented both Borrowers and Lenders. They bring a pragmatic approach to negotiations.'
  • 'Emma Russell has valuable experience and a wide network of contacts across the market. Emily Fuller is very detailed orientated with good connections and relationships with more junior team members of opposing counsel which is a real benefit in negotiations.'

Key clients

  • Investec Bank plc
  • BNP Paribas
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUFG)
  • Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
  • ING
  • Natixis
  • Ilmarinen Pension Fund
  • Sumitomo State Street Banking and Trust Corporation
  • MV Credit
  • Partners Group
  • Raiffeisen Bank
  • Bank of America

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emma Russell

Other key lawyers

Emily Fuller