Debt advisory

Debt advisory

The benign banking markets of recent years have been replaced by much tougher credit conditions. Debt finance is no longer a freely available commodity and even high quality businesses can struggle to secure the right debt package. Sub-optimal debt structures can restrict your company's growth and be a drain on management resource.

Clearwater has an experienced debt advisory team to ensure that our clients, who are looking to raise substantial amounts of new debt capital, or refinance existing facilities, have access to the more sophisticated and specialised debt packages that the international financing markets provide.

There is an array of complicated debt structures and pricing models available for deals with a typical debt requirement of £50 million or more and our team will use its extensive knowledge of international debt markets to review all options, advising on the best funding structure available.

We have strong relationships with the key debt providers in this specialised market which allows us to obtain timely introductions and competitive pricing, whilst maintaining at all times an objective and independent approach.

As with all our other transactions involving the raising of new funding, we will offer our assistance throughout the transaction from initial feasibility through to successful completion.

Companies which typically require the services of our specialist debt advisory team include those:
  • making a significant acquisition requiring debt finance
  • appraising multiple offers from debt providers
  • diversifying its funding base
  • evaluating debt packages from alternative markets
  • refinancing maturing facilities
  • restructuring financing facilities in distressed situations
  • requiring alternative funding for a new business venture


To find out more about the work of our debt advisory team, download the Debt Advisory Booklet or please contact:

Chris Smith - Partner
Email Chris or call +44 (0) 845 052 0308

Jon Hustler - Partner
E-mail Jon or call +44 (0) 845 052 0364

Nick Jones - Partner
E-mail Nick or call +44 (0) 845 052 0304

Rob Britton - Partner
E-mail Rob or call +44 (0) 845 052 0385