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Robert Burt

Partner

London

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Robert Burt

Partner

London

Robert has particular experience in leveraged and acquisition finance, acting principally for creditors on sponsor-backed acquisition finance. He also has a strong background advising lenders and borrowers in general banking matters, including investment grade lending and restructuring.

Robert has led, or been a key adviser on a number of the market’s most significant deals.

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Other noteworthy experience

Advising: 

  • The financiers in TPG's acquisition of DOC Generici.
  • The financiers on CVC's acquisition of media rights for the French Premier League.
  • The financiers on Partners Group's acquisition of Pharmathen.
  • The arrangers on AEA's acquisition of Polygon.
  • The arrangers on the refinancing of GlobalData.
  • The company on the refinancing of United Biscuits.
  • The financiers in relation to Onex's acquisition of TES Topco Limited.
  • The arrangers on the refinancing of Paysafe.
  • The arrangers on the IPO financing of Global Blue.
  • The arrangers on Blackstone’s acquisition of Applegreen.

Expertise

Practices

Banking and Finance

Sectors

Private Capital

Office

London

One Bishops Square
London
E1 6AD

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Qualifications

Professional

Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 1999

Academic

LPC / CPE, College of Law, London, 1995 - 1996

BA, History, University College London, 1994