Neil Caddy

Neil Caddy offers clients practical and commercially focused advice on leveraged finance, private credit, special sits and restructuring matters.

Direct lenders, sponsors, banks, corporates and trustees seek Neil’s advice across a wide range of products, including ESG/sustainability linked products, cov-lite, unitranche, bank-bond, transatlantic, second lien, mezzanine, private high-yield, holdco PIK and pref equity.

Neil is a highly regarded practitioner throughout the European leveraged finance market. Chambers Global ranks Neil as a leading individual for Banking and Finance, describing him as “superb. He demonstrates laser focus on the key commercial points and works collaboratively to find solutions”; “brilliant…commercial, direct and hands-on”; and “an expert in leveraged finance” who “can provide a good view on what is market.” The publication also notes that Neil has “excellent experience, and is reliable, quick and to-the-point” while clients praise his “outstanding work ethic.”

The Legal 500 UK recognizes Neil in both Acquisition Finance and Bank Lending: Investment Grade Debt and Syndicated Loans, noting that he is “exceptional” and “really knows his stuff.” Neil is praised at being able to “seamlessly deliver advice and thought leadership. His clear communication and the firm’s ability to help us on the equity side were very valuable.” Chambers UK also recognizes Neil in the Banking and Finance: Big Ticket (London) category (Band 5), and is quoted as "a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who helps navigate tricky issues and works hard to achieve our goals with an eye for detail but also a healthy dose of commerciality." Neil is also ranked as a leading individual in IFLR 1000.

Neil has authored a number of significant articles published in the Financial Times, Private Funds CFO, Environmental Finance, Private Equity News, Lexis, Bloomberg Finance L.P., Business Review Europe, Financier Worldwide, EuroWatch, and PLC, and he regularly presents on a range of topics.

Prior to joining Fried Frank, Neil was a partner at a large international law firm.