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Challenging the status quo: designated counsel and sponsor blacklists

22 November 2025 / Author(s): Michelle Gilmore-Parry
Issue: December 2025 / Categories: Feature
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In this article Michelle Gilmore-Parry explores the recent adoption of sponsor blacklists in European leveraged financings and discusses some key considerations for lenders.

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