King & Spalding snaps up Ropes & Grey finance duo

The firm has appointed finance partners Mark Wesseldine and Fergus Wheeler in London.

Krisztian Miklosy

Wesseldine and Wheeler are known for their private credit practice, representing multi-strategy private credit and alternative capital funds operating out of London and New York. 'Mark and Fergus are first-class finance partners and represent an important strategic addition to our finance practice both in London and internationally,' said Robert D. Hays, chairman of King & Spalding.

Private credit funds

Mr Wesseldine represents private credit funds and alternative capital providers on cross-border leveraged buy-out financings, special situation investments and restructuring transactions. His client base covers international credit funds, financial institutions, specialist senior loan and subordinated credit investors and other private investors in senior and junior capital financings, such as first lien loans, mezzanine loans and notes, and private high yield or PIK notes. 

Sovereign wealth funds

Mr Wheeler’s practice also focuses on representing private credit funds and alternative capital providers, including sovereign wealth funds. His portfolio includes advising on direct lending, hybrid unitranche structures, leveraged acquisition financing and special situations, with a particular focus on junior capital investment. 

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