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Kathryn Cecil

  • Partner | Finance

London

T: +44.20.7972.9624

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Kathryn Cecil acts for funds, lenders, borrowers, and sponsors on a range of complex domestic and cross-border finance transactions focusing on leveraged finance and fund finance.

Kathryn advises on subscription, asset-backed, NAV and other fund financing arrangements as well as leveraged finance and special situations transactions.

The Legal 500 UK recognizes Kathryn in Acquisition Finance, Bank Lending and Fund Finance where she wins praise from a client as having “excellent knowledge of the fund financing market.” Chambers UK also recognizes Kathryn in the Banking and Finance: Fund Finance category (Band 2) and quotes “Kathryn is an exceptional lawyer and leading practitioner in fund finance. Her legal strengths are matched by her commercial acumen, and she delivers in spades on every deal.”

Kathryn is mentioned in The Drawdown's list of the Most Influential Fund Finance Experts. The report showcases individuals who have shaped the market, and whose achievements have had a major influence on the entire fund finance sphere.

Professional associations

  • Deputy Chair, EMEA Executive Committee, Fund Finance Association

News and recognition

News releases |

Fried Frank Strengthens Finance Practice in London with Leading Partner, Chris Barron⟶

Chambers and Partners |

12 Fried Frank Lawyers Ranked in Chambers 2023 UK Guide⟶

The Legal 500 |

Fried Frank Ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2023⟶

Accolades |

Kathryn Cecil recognized in The Drawdown’s list of “Most Influential Fund Finance Experts”⟶

Accolades |

Kathryn Cecil and Jan Sysel Appointed to FFA’s Executive Committee and Advisory Council⟶

The Legal 500 |

The Legal 500 UK 2022 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Practices and Lawyers⟶

The Legal 500 |

The Legal 500 UK 2021 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Practices and Lawyers⟶

The Legal 500 |

The Legal 500 UK 2020 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Practices and Lawyers⟶

Media mentions |

Kathryn Cecil Featured in The Lawyer, Legal Week and Legal Business on Joining Fried Frank⟶

News releases |

Fried Frank Continues Growth of Global Finance Practice in London⟶
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Insights and analysis

Books |

Subscription facilities: Through the Looking Glass and into Wonderland⟶

Articles |

To Infinity and Beyond! The Remarkable Journey of Subscription Facilities⟶

Articles |

Ka-Pow! Ka-Zoom! Subscription lines – the 2020 superheroes⟶

Articles |

ESG: Evolving From Emerging Trend to Central Strategy⟶

Articles |

What Are Today's Liquidity Options?⟶

Articles |

Fund Financings and SMAs: Bespoke Considerations⟶

Client memorandum |

Navigating Discounted Debt Repurchases
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Articles |

Do subscription facilities purr – or do they roar?⟶
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Events

Speaking engagements |

6th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium⟶

Speaking engagements |

Fund Finance Series - Credit Agreement Negotiation⟶

Speaking engagements |

Virtual Fund Finance Symposium⟶

Speaking engagements |

5th Annual European Finance Symposium⟶

Speaking engagements |

Next Generation Energy Storage Seminar⟶
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