Debt Advisory & Refinancing Services

We help our clients to raise new capital, refinance, address their existing debt financing issues, and access alternative and structured finance solutions that optimise their terms and minimise business risk.

Our Debt Advisory team has detailed knowledge and insight across the debt markets including corporate debt, leveraged finance, structured finance and hybrid debt/equity solutions.

Our Debt Advisory services

Part of Rothschild & Co, the world’s leading independent debt and restructuring adviser, we provide specialist mid-market debt advice to private equity, corporate and public clients. We help businesses to successfully navigate financial markets and gain the best possible terms.

Our advisory services cover a broad range of situations, including:

  • LBOs/Acquisition Financing
  • Growth Financing
  • Refinancings/Recapitalisations
  • Staples & Lender Education Processes
  • Waivers & Amendments
  • Sponsor-backed & Sponsorless Deals
  • ARR Financings

Meeting your debt financing needs

As an advice-only business, our services are independent and unbiased – we consider all debt financing options and providers, and our objectives are fully aligned with those of our clients.

Comprehensive network across the mid-market

We have close relationships with all key individuals and institutions across the mid-market, including key decision-makers at lending institutions.

Our network includes a number of alternative and hybrid debt providers, capable of addressing more nuanced/challenging financing situations, in addition to traditional banks and debt funds.

Our services

Sell-side

Maximise the value of your business with tailored, hands-on sell-side advisory that aligns with your goals. Whether you’re a private company owner, financial sponsor, or corporate entity, our deep industry expertise and global connections ensure a smooth, competitive process that yields optimal results. From managing complex carve-outs to navigating regulated markets, we offer the insights, resources, and strategic support needed to help you achieve a successful sale.

Achieve your growth ambitions with tailored acquisition strategies designed for corporates, financial sponsors, and portfolio companies. Our expert support includes everything from bid assistance in competitive processes to advising on associated fundraising, leveraging deep industry insights and an extensive network to help secure successful acquisitions.

Gain expert guidance on securing the funding your business needs with customised debt advisory solutions. Our extensive lender relationships and market expertise allow us to arrange competitive debt structures quickly and discreetly—whether for standalone debt raising or tailored support within sell-side M&A processes.

Explore your strategic options—from public listings to private investments or exits—with tailored guidance that aligns with your goals. Our independent advisory and feasibility assessments help you focus on the choices that best meet your aspirations, ensuring a clear path forward without compromise.

Receive expert support in critical, high-stakes scenarios, including management buyouts and reinvestments alongside new private equity partners in secondary buyouts. We work closely with management teams and boards to ensure your interests are protected and aligned, helping you navigate complex transitions with confidence.

Navigate accelerated M&A, refinancing, and debt restructuring with confidence, guided by our experienced Special Situations team. With expertise in debt-for-equity swaps and balance sheet restructurings, we support businesses facing temporary challenges or seeking to optimise their capital structure, regardless of transaction size or ownership complexity.