Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Ares Credit funds (“Ares”) on the financing of WestBridge’s investment in Beckett Investment Management Group, a UK financial planning business with £2.1 billion in assets under management across four offices, previously backed by the Foresight East of England Fund.
Ares’ senior debt package includes a facility to fund future acquisitions to support Beckett’s buy-and-build strategy.
The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader team was led by Banking and Loan Finance partner Francis Booth, supported by counsel Sebastian Brignell, associates Alex Walker and Harriet Geddis, and trainee Damilare Disu.
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