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Korey Fevzi is Head of the Banking and Credit Practice for EMEA. He advises investment banks, private credit funds, commercial banks, subordinated finance providers, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on their complex European leveraged and acquisition financings, with a particular emphasis on cross‑border financings.
In 2024, Mr. Fevzi was named to Financial News’ inaugural “Most Influential in European Finance” list. He has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000. Mr. Fevzi has been ranked as a leading lawyer in Banking & Finance: Big‑Ticket by Chambers UK and in the Acquisition Finance and Bank Lending: Investment Grade Debt and Syndicated Loans categories by The Legal 500 UK. The “truly excellent” Mr. Fevzi is the “perfect example of a trusted and reliable advisor” who “takes client’s priorities to heart and is very up to speed on the latest developments in loan documentation.” He is described as “extremely responsive” and cited for providing “both high‑quality and pragmatic advice.”
Mr. Fevzi’s notable transactions include representing:
Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Fevzi’s notable transactions include representing the debt providers in the public-to-private acquisitions of Aggreko by I Squared Capital and TDR Capital and Arrow Global by TDR Capital, the acquisitions of T-Mobile Netherlands by Apax Funds and Warburg Pincus, Maroon Group by Cinven portfolio company Barentz, KPMG’s UK restructuring business by HIG Capital, and Rodenstock Group by Apax Funds; refinancings of TDR Capital portfolio companies Constellation Automotive and David Lloyd; and AlbaCore Capital and CPP Investment Board in various financings, including direct lending transactions. His borrower side representations prior to joining the Firm include various acquisition financings by Marlin Equity Partners and Investcorp; and Fenway Sports Group’s refinancing of Liverpool Football Club’s credit facilities.
Mr. Fevzi was born in London. He received an LL.B. from Queen Mary University of London in 2000 and received an LPC with distinction from the College of Law of England and Wales in 2001.
In 2024, Mr. Fevzi was named to Financial News’ inaugural “Most Influential in European Finance” list. He has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000. Mr. Fevzi has been ranked as a leading lawyer in Banking & Finance: Big‑Ticket by Chambers UK and in the Acquisition Finance and Bank Lending: Investment Grade Debt and Syndicated Loans categories by The Legal 500 UK. The “truly excellent” Mr. Fevzi is the “perfect example of a trusted and reliable advisor” who “takes client’s priorities to heart and is very up to speed on the latest developments in loan documentation.” He is described as “extremely responsive” and cited for providing “both high‑quality and pragmatic advice.”
Mr. Fevzi’s notable transactions include representing:
Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Fevzi’s notable transactions include representing the debt providers in the public-to-private acquisitions of Aggreko by I Squared Capital and TDR Capital and Arrow Global by TDR Capital, the acquisitions of T-Mobile Netherlands by Apax Funds and Warburg Pincus, Maroon Group by Cinven portfolio company Barentz, KPMG’s UK restructuring business by HIG Capital, and Rodenstock Group by Apax Funds; refinancings of TDR Capital portfolio companies Constellation Automotive and David Lloyd; and AlbaCore Capital and CPP Investment Board in various financings, including direct lending transactions. His borrower side representations prior to joining the Firm include various acquisition financings by Marlin Equity Partners and Investcorp; and Fenway Sports Group’s refinancing of Liverpool Football Club’s credit facilities.
Mr. Fevzi was born in London. He received an LL.B. from Queen Mary University of London in 2000 and received an LPC with distinction from the College of Law of England and Wales in 2001.
Chambers Europe
Chambers Global
Chambers UK
IFLR1000
The Legal 500 UK
Deals & Cases
October 02, 2024
On September 25, 2024, Investcorp a leading global alternative investment firm, announced its acquisition of Stowe Family Law Holdings Limited, the largest specialist family law firm in the United Kingdom. Cravath represented Investcorp in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
November 30, 2023
Cravath represented the administrative agent, sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner in connection with a £375 million term loan facility made available to Mars, Incorporated to finance the recommended acquisition of Hotel Chocolat Group plc. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world’s largest privately-held, family-owned businesses with a history of successfully building and growing market-leading consumer brands for over 100 years. The transaction closed on November 16, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 30, 2023
Cravath represented the lead arrangers in connection with senior facilities to finance the pending acquisition of Palex Medical by funds advised by the private equity firms Apax Partners LLP and Fremman Capital. Palex Medical is a leading provider of high value‑added medical technology equipment and solutions in Southern Europe.
Activities
August 15, 2024
On August 14, 2024, Cravath partner Korey Fevzi was named to Financial News’ inaugural “Most Influential in European Finance” list, which recognizes “innovators shaping the industry.” The feature recognized Korey’s role in the establishment of Cravath’s “English law offering” and on advising “investment banks, private credit funds and on leveraged finance acquisitions.” The publication also highlighted his representation of the lead arrangers in connection with the senior financing package for the €1.1bn acquisition of Forno d’Asolo by Sammontana and Investindustrial and his representation of the debt providers in the financing for the public‑to‑private takeover of Applus+ by TDR Capital and I Squared Capital.
Korey Fevzi is Head of the Banking and Credit Practice for EMEA. He advises investment banks, private credit funds, commercial banks, subordinated finance providers, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on their complex European leveraged and acquisition financings, with a particular emphasis on cross‑border financings.
In 2024, Mr. Fevzi was named to Financial News’ inaugural “Most Influential in European Finance” list. He has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000. Mr. Fevzi has been ranked as a leading lawyer in Banking & Finance: Big‑Ticket by Chambers UK and in the Acquisition Finance and Bank Lending: Investment Grade Debt and Syndicated Loans categories by The Legal 500 UK. The “truly excellent” Mr. Fevzi is the “perfect example of a trusted and reliable advisor” who “takes client’s priorities to heart and is very up to speed on the latest developments in loan documentation.” He is described as “extremely responsive” and cited for providing “both high‑quality and pragmatic advice.”
Mr. Fevzi’s notable transactions include representing:
Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Fevzi’s notable transactions include representing the debt providers in the public-to-private acquisitions of Aggreko by I Squared Capital and TDR Capital and Arrow Global by TDR Capital, the acquisitions of T-Mobile Netherlands by Apax Funds and Warburg Pincus, Maroon Group by Cinven portfolio company Barentz, KPMG’s UK restructuring business by HIG Capital, and Rodenstock Group by Apax Funds; refinancings of TDR Capital portfolio companies Constellation Automotive and David Lloyd; and AlbaCore Capital and CPP Investment Board in various financings, including direct lending transactions. His borrower side representations prior to joining the Firm include various acquisition financings by Marlin Equity Partners and Investcorp; and Fenway Sports Group’s refinancing of Liverpool Football Club’s credit facilities.
Mr. Fevzi was born in London. He received an LL.B. from Queen Mary University of London in 2000 and received an LPC with distinction from the College of Law of England and Wales in 2001.
In 2024, Mr. Fevzi was named to Financial News’ inaugural “Most Influential in European Finance” list. He has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000. Mr. Fevzi has been ranked as a leading lawyer in Banking & Finance: Big‑Ticket by Chambers UK and in the Acquisition Finance and Bank Lending: Investment Grade Debt and Syndicated Loans categories by The Legal 500 UK. The “truly excellent” Mr. Fevzi is the “perfect example of a trusted and reliable advisor” who “takes client’s priorities to heart and is very up to speed on the latest developments in loan documentation.” He is described as “extremely responsive” and cited for providing “both high‑quality and pragmatic advice.”
Mr. Fevzi’s notable transactions include representing:
Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Fevzi’s notable transactions include representing the debt providers in the public-to-private acquisitions of Aggreko by I Squared Capital and TDR Capital and Arrow Global by TDR Capital, the acquisitions of T-Mobile Netherlands by Apax Funds and Warburg Pincus, Maroon Group by Cinven portfolio company Barentz, KPMG’s UK restructuring business by HIG Capital, and Rodenstock Group by Apax Funds; refinancings of TDR Capital portfolio companies Constellation Automotive and David Lloyd; and AlbaCore Capital and CPP Investment Board in various financings, including direct lending transactions. His borrower side representations prior to joining the Firm include various acquisition financings by Marlin Equity Partners and Investcorp; and Fenway Sports Group’s refinancing of Liverpool Football Club’s credit facilities.
Mr. Fevzi was born in London. He received an LL.B. from Queen Mary University of London in 2000 and received an LPC with distinction from the College of Law of England and Wales in 2001.
Chambers Europe
Chambers Global
Chambers UK
IFLR1000
The Legal 500 UK
Deals & Cases
October 02, 2024
On September 25, 2024, Investcorp a leading global alternative investment firm, announced its acquisition of Stowe Family Law Holdings Limited, the largest specialist family law firm in the United Kingdom. Cravath represented Investcorp in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
November 30, 2023
Cravath represented the administrative agent, sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner in connection with a £375 million term loan facility made available to Mars, Incorporated to finance the recommended acquisition of Hotel Chocolat Group plc. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world’s largest privately-held, family-owned businesses with a history of successfully building and growing market-leading consumer brands for over 100 years. The transaction closed on November 16, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 30, 2023
Cravath represented the lead arrangers in connection with senior facilities to finance the pending acquisition of Palex Medical by funds advised by the private equity firms Apax Partners LLP and Fremman Capital. Palex Medical is a leading provider of high value‑added medical technology equipment and solutions in Southern Europe.
Activities
August 15, 2024
On August 14, 2024, Cravath partner Korey Fevzi was named to Financial News’ inaugural “Most Influential in European Finance” list, which recognizes “innovators shaping the industry.” The feature recognized Korey’s role in the establishment of Cravath’s “English law offering” and on advising “investment banks, private credit funds and on leveraged finance acquisitions.” The publication also highlighted his representation of the lead arrangers in connection with the senior financing package for the €1.1bn acquisition of Forno d’Asolo by Sammontana and Investindustrial and his representation of the debt providers in the financing for the public‑to‑private takeover of Applus+ by TDR Capital and I Squared Capital.
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