Chris is a Partner in our Debt Finance team.
Chris specialises in complex debt finance, advising on secured and unsecured lending across bilateral and syndicated structures, both in the UK and internationally.
He is particularly recognised for his strength in acquisition and leveraged finance, where he advises on non-standard lending transactions involving sophisticated structures and security. Chris acts for lenders (including banks, private equity houses and funds) as well as corporate borrowers, bringing deep commercial insight to leveraged buy-outs, acquisition finance, real estate finance, corporate lending and restructurings.
Chris has led a wide range of high-value corporate banking transactions, including multi-million credit facilities documented on a Loan Market Association basis. With extensive expertise across senior, junior and mezzanine debt, he is a trusted adviser to institutional lenders and borrowers alike, and a key source of specialist banking expertise for Capital Law’s wider teams.
Expertise
- Debt Finance
- Acquisition and Leveraged Finance
- Private Equity
- Corporate finance
- Development finance
- Real estate finance
- Restructuring and insolvency
- International Finance
Recent work
Chiltern Capital LLP
Chris advised Chiltern on structuring the debt finance for its acquisition of Charis Grants. He designed a tailored funding package that balanced security and risk while supporting the organisation’s ongoing work distributing financial aid and services to vulnerable households and community projects across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
Chiltern Capital LLP
Chris led the debt funding advisory for Chiltern Capital’s investment in Kerr’s Tyres, working with corporate and private equity teams to deliver a sophisticated financing solution. His approach optimised leverage, security, and repayment flexibility to support the strategic objectives of the investment while managing lender and borrower requirements.
Chiltern Capital LLP
Chris structured and executed the debt financing for the management buyout of Burgess Farms. The transaction involved complex cross-border security and a layered funding solution combining asset-based lending with senior and subordinated debt facilities, reflecting his expertise in managing intricate corporate finance structures.
New North Litigation
Chris advised New North Litigation Capital on the establishment of a £50 million funding line provided by alternative asset manager Pollen Street Capital. He led on the facility and security documentation, navigating bespoke terms and complex structures to ensure a robust and commercially effective funding solution.
Chiltern Capital LLP
Chris advised Chiltern Capital on the financing for its investment in apprenticeship provider Train’d Up Railway Resourcing Limited. He led on structuring the funding package, which included senior debt from Thincats alongside loan notes provided by Chiltern, ensuring a balanced and commercially effective solution for the transaction.
Inshur Limited
Chris advised Inshur on the English law aspects of a multi-million dollar loan, including the associated security arrangements. He guided the structuring and documentation of the financing to ensure compliance with complex cross-border requirements, while providing strategic input on security enforcement, lender protections, and bespoke terms tailored to the client’s operational and commercial needs.
WestBridge Capital
Chris advised WestBridge on the loan note security arrangements for its investment in international creative agency Koto. He led on structuring and documenting the security package, ensuring robust lender protections while supporting the client’s broader investment objectives.
Pixelhouse Group Limited
Chris advised WestBridge portfolio company Pixelhouse Group on its acquisition of Aztec Event Services, a leading UK and European audio-visual supplier. He structured and documented a complex debt financing package with Thincats to support the acquisition, ensuring the funding solution was robust, commercially effective, and aligned with the client’s strategic objectives.