Linklaters LLP

Headed from London by Oliver Edwards and Toby Grimstone, as well as being able to leverage vast international resources, Linklaters LLP is well-positioned to advise lenders and borrowers on big-ticket syndicated cross-border financings to provide liquidity for general corporate lending facilities and corporate M&A financing. The team's expertise 'extends across all product areas, and their ability to handle complex matters is exceptional', with Edwards offering niche experience in margin lending and Grimstone excelling in handling emerging markets financings – in part a function of his strong ties with a number of mining-focused corporates. Caroline Courtney regularly advises investment-grade corporates on general corporate lending matters, including her recent work for a consumer goods multinational on numerous revolving credit facilities (RCFs); she also excels at handling work in the maritime/offshore sector. Ian Callaghan stands out for his advice on complex fund financings as well as continuing to lead on public M&A financings, margin loans and other structured loan products. The 'very user-friendly' Atish Shah is gaining a strong reputation in the market among banks and borrowers for his 'pragmatic advice' on acquisition financing and general investment-grade and crossover financing matters.