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An Englishman in New York: English law considerations in New York law credit agreements

22 November 2025 / Author(s): Chris Parrott
Issue: December 2025 / Categories: Feature

English lawyers are sometimes required to consider how to weave points of English law and practice into New York law governed credit agreements to cater for the inclusion of an English credit party in what would otherwise be a US centric transaction. In this article the author looks at the several broad areas to consider when undertaking such an exercise, some of which may have material ramifications if not adequately addressed.

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