Richard Fletcher Partner

Richard advises financial institutions and corporates on a range of financing matters. He focuses on fund finance, speciality finance and structured finance including the structured finance and debt capital markets aspects of project finance, infrastructure finance and restructurings.

His work includes advising on:

  • leverage facilities and investor call bridge facilities;
  • receivables financing, asset based lending and speciality finance;
  • structured financings and structured products;
  • RMBS, CMBS, CLOs / CDOs and whole business securitisations;
  • debt capital markets issues, including bonds, MTNs, high yield bonds, convertibles and exchangeables;
  • project bonds and infrastructure financings; and
  • refinancings and restructurings.

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"Richard Fletcher is an exceptional lawyer. Responsive, commercial, and very knowledgeable, Richard and his team are a pleasure to work with. He cuts through legal jargon and 500-page facility agreements to deliver concise advice so we can focus on the issues that matter. Happy to take the lead and steer us in the right direction to reach the best outcome. Also, very easy to work with and has a strong team."

The UK Legal 500 2023

"Richard Fletcher understood our initial proposals and was able to advise accordingly as to multiple options. When we did decide to proceed he was excellent in guiding negotiations and showed a deep understanding of the asset class that was highly welcome."

The UK Legal 500 2023

"Richard Fletcher is very, very sharp on both the legal issues and commercially. As a partner he also demonstrates a very strong ability to know when he needs to step in or when his very capable associates should be taking matters forward."

The UK Legal 500 2023

"He is very proactive, very available, and his market knowledge is excellent."

Chambers UK 2022

"Richard Fletcher is a particular standout. Highly knowledgeable and user friendly (both with the client and other side of a deal). Always produces exceptional work product. Good value for money."

The UK Legal 500 2022

"Richard Fletcher 'invests time and effort in understanding his client's concerns and working towards pragmatic solutions'."

The UK Legal 500 2020

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