Clifford Chance LLP

Clifford Chance LLP has a longstanding reputation across a wide range of facilities, including subscription credit facilities, NAV facilities and hybrid facilities. The team’s diverse clientele encompasses both bank and non-bank lenders, the full spectrum of funds, as well as sponsors. Robert Lee is a seasoned practitioner with deep experience acting on the sponsor side for private equity, real estate, and private debt funds. A new addition to the team from Mayer Brown International LLP, Aimee Sharman, joined in February 2025 and is an expert in subscription credit facilities and more complex, bespoke fund finance solutions. Isabella Mashru is singled out for her expertise with large sponsors across the full gamut of asset classes. Richard Day draws on his leveraged experience to advise on structured fund financings. Matt Lilley, who also joined from Mayer Brown International LLP in February 2025, also comes recommended.