Martin Estanove

I am an associate in the Banking and Finance team. My practice covers a broad range of banking and finance matters, with a particular focus on acquisition finance, leveraged finance, and general corporate lending.

I regularly work on complex financing transactions, often involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders, and I assist clients throughout the structuring, negotiation, and documentation phases.

I advise both lenders, including traditional banks and debt funds, as well as corporate borrowers, on various types of financing arrangements. These include syndicated loans, unitranche financings, and bilateral facilities, both in domestic and cross-border contexts. I am frequently involved in transactions relating to leveraged buyouts (LBOs), refinancing, and general working capital facilities, always aiming to secure optimal terms for my clients.

In addition to transactional work, I also have experience in debt restructurings. I have assisted creditors and financial institutions in lender-led restructuring processes, helping to assess risk, negotiate amendments, and implement appropriate security packages or waivers. This dual focus — transactional and restructuring — allows me to bring a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to client matters.

Working closely with colleagues across the team and other practice areas, I strive to deliver high-quality and commercially sound advice, always aligned with the client's strategic objectives, legal requirements, and current market standards.