Banking & Finanance

1. Acquisition and Leveraged Finance

A key specialization in the Banking & Finance practice is structuring and negotiating acquisition and leveraged financing deals. The firm advises borrowers, private equity sponsors, and lenders on syndicated loans, high-yield bonds, and mezzanine financing to support M&A activity. Lawyers draft and negotiate credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and security documentation, ensuring compliance with international lending standards and maximizing flexibility in capital structure. Their deep understanding of both sponsor and lender perspectives ensures a balanced, commercially viable financing solution.

2. Project and Infrastructure Finance

The firm has substantial expertise in advising on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, often involving public-private partnerships (PPPs) and multi-source financing. This includes structuring debt packages for construction, development, and long-term operations, often supported by export credit agencies (ECAs), multilateral banks, and institutional investors. The firm ensures contractual alignment between sponsors, financiers, contractors, and governments, mitigating risk and enabling projects in sectors like transport, renewable energy, and urban development to reach financial close successfully.

3. Structured Finance and Securitization

In complex capital markets, the firm plays a critical role in developing and executing structured finance transactions. These include asset-backed securities (ABS), collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), covered bonds, and bespoke derivatives. The legal team supports arrangers, originators, and investors in structuring deals, drafting offering documents, and navigating regulatory compliance (such as EU STS rules or U.S. Dodd-Frank provisions). Their advice ensures legal certainty, tax efficiency, and risk mitigation across a broad range of underlying assets and jurisdictions.

4. Regulatory and Compliance Advisory

With financial regulation becoming increasingly sophisticated and fragmented globally, the firm provides clients with comprehensive regulatory advice. This includes compliance with Basel III/IV, MiFID II, PSD2, anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks, and ESG-related financial disclosures. The team advises on licensing, governance, reporting obligations, and interactions with supervisory authorities. Clients include commercial banks, fintech companies, investment funds, and insurers seeking clarity and confidence in navigating evolving regulatory landscapes.

5. Real Estate and Asset Finance

The firm supports clients with the financing of real estate developments, aircraft, ships, and other high-value movable assets. It structures mortgage-backed and lease-backed financing deals, manages cross-border security packages, and ensures enforceability under relevant jurisdictions. Whether representing lessors, lessees, or financiers, the firm tailors legal solutions to asset-specific risk profiles and market conditions, delivering commercially practical outcomes in sectors such as aviation, shipping, logistics, and commercial property.

6. Restructuring and Insolvency Finance

In times of financial stress, the firm advises stakeholders in debt restructurings, workouts, and insolvency-related financings. Acting for creditors, distressed borrowers, and insolvency practitioners, it provides legal strategies to preserve asset value, restructure debt, or enforce claims. Expertise includes debtor-in-possession financing, cross-border insolvency recognition, and distressed asset acquisition. The firm’s cross-functional team brings together finance, litigation, and regulatory specialists to navigate complexity and deliver clear, enforceable outcomes.