Reed Smith won the award based on the votes of more than 100 fund managers and other key industry participants. Votes were based on the nominees’ performances over a 12-month period, from 31 May 2021 to 31 May 2022.
“We are delighted to have been named the best law firm for lending and securities, and proud to have received the award in the company of our clients, who have been integral to supporting our growth in the European private credit market,” said partner Nick Williams. “It’s testament to the team’s hard work and dedication to delivering the very best possible advice and service to our clients in an increasingly competitive market.”
Reed Smith is among a select group of global law firms with a dedicated private credit group that can provide seamless, full-service, cross-border advice on private credit transactions. The Firm’s Global Private Credit Group includes teams in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East focused on speciality finance and direct lending, with a particular emphasis on bespoke sector-agnostic finance and hybrid credit solutions. The European private credit team is led by partners Nick Williams and Kevin-Paul Deveau, both based in London.
Partner Kevin-Paul Deveau said, “Our practice has grown significantly in the last three years, with the expansion of key relationships with leading global private credit funds through challenging, complex and time-pressured transactions across a range of asset classes. This award is the culmination of the team’s rigorous approach to investing in and developing this market. We are very proud to receive this recognition of the team’s accomplishments and leading position in the market.”
Reed Smith’s Global Private Credit Group advises alternative lenders, sponsors and corporates on a range of complex cross-border and domestic private financing structures – from unitranche and Term Loan B through to NAV, hybrid credit and other speciality financings. The firm advises funds at every stage of their development, from formation and regulatory approval to fund raising and securitisation and downstream lending.
About Reed Smith
Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. With an inclusive culture and innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. Our deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships and collaborative structure make us the go-to partner for complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters. Now celebrating more than 140 years of service, our firm spans 30 offices with 3,000 people, including 1,700 lawyers.
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