His practice also covers margin lending and NAV financings. He has an extensive knowledge of the syndicated and leveraged loan markets and regularly advises lenders on deals involving complex capital structures and is ranked by Chambers.
Darren specialises in leveraged and acquisition finance advising traditional lenders and private credit funds.
Expertise
Industries
Experience
Representative matters
The bookrunners and underwriters on the financing for the EUR5bn acquisition of Vodafone Spain by Zegona.
The underwriters in connections with the EUR2bn financing by CVC of La Liga,the top professional football division of the Spanish football league.
The private credit provider on the financing supporting CVC's investment in Ligue de Football Professionnel, the French football league.
The coordinators and arrangers on Advent and Eurazeo owned Planet's TLB financing.
The underwriters supporting Coca-Cola European Partners successful AUD7.68bn public takeover of Coca-Cola Amatil.
Recognition
Qualifications
Admissions
Academic
BA, History, The University of York, 2000
PGDL, College of Law, York, 2001
LPC, Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, 2002