Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Although it handles some lender work, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has gained most traction among borrowers which are appreciative of the firm’s deep knowledge of financing products as well as its ability to effectively collaborate with other complementary practice areas and international offices, particularly in the US. Solely focused on servicing financial sponsor clients, the ‘unflappable’ Chris Barron is very well-versed on current market trends, and is able to elicit often very favourable terms for funds unencumbered as he is by lender ties. Neil Caddy is also skilled at handling borrower work for funds and corporates, providing value on new money financings, repricings, as well as on hybrid capital mandates. Jons Lehmann heads the European finance team from London, and as part of his versatile offering handles some leveraged finance mandates, including public-to-private transactions.