Hendrik Smit advises banks and financial institutions on a broad range of finance matters, with a particular emphasis on leveraged finance transactions and cross-border acquisition financings.

Mr. Smit helps a full range of leading global investment banks, commercial banks, direct lenders, financial institutions, top-tier private equity firms, and corporate borrowers on banking and financing transactions at every level of the capital structure, including:

  • Syndicated term loans 
  • Bank/bond and bridge financings 
  • Unitranche and mezzanine facilities
  • Holdco PIK financings
  • Asset-based loans
  • Investment grade facilities

He draws on significant experience, including two secondments with Goldman Sachs, to provide clients with market insight and commercial advice on their transactions.

Bar Qualification

  • England and Wales (Solicitor)

Education

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, BPP Law School, 2010
  • LLB Law, Cardiff University, 2009

Practices