Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

Recently enhanced following some notable hires at the beginning of 2025, including Simon Caridia from White & Case LLP and Nicola Noël from PSP Investments, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has the strength-in-depth and expertise to handle a wide range of leveraged finance transactions utilising financial products across the credit spectrum. Tom Richards and Chris McLaughlin, who co-head the team, have been pivotal to securing and nurturing these robust financial sponsor ties, with both remaining active on new money deals as well as handling a considerable amount of refinancing work for existing portfolio companies. On the lender front, under the guidance of Alastair McVeigh the team has been particularly effective at gaining a foothold in the private credit space, a segment of the practice which will also benefit from new hire Noel’s aptitude in the sector, having herself established the European credit legal team at PSP Investments.