Darren Fooks

Special Counsel

Darren specialises in Corporate, Securities, and Energy & Resources Law. Darren has 25 years’ experience across all major industries in mergers and acquisitions (private and public), project development and project structuring, capital raisings (listed and unlisted), corporate structuring and restructures, international and cross-border transactions, corporate governance, directors’ duties and general corporate and commercial advice.

Darren holds direct equity interests in crypto-mining and is actively involved in the Digital Economy.

Prior to joining Salerno Law, Darren was a partner with Australian law firm Clayton Utz, then International law firm Baker McKenzie.

Experiences

Capital Markets Law, Fintech, Digital Economy, Cryptocurrency, Commodity & Trading Law, Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure, Banking & Finance Law, Corporate & Governance Law, Energy & Natural Resources
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Acquisition and leveraged finance

Opportunities in a tightening market

Borrowers and lenders face increasing pressure as leveraged finance markets tighten in the face of higher interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. To explore new opportunities at the outset of any deal, market participants require the support of experienced, detail-oriented advisers who understand the competitive and potentially complex nature of this sector.

Expert advisers with an innovative approach

Ashurst’s global leveraged finance team advises major financial institutions, private equity houses, alternative asset managers, mezzanine financiers and corporations. Leveraged finance is a core area of expertise for Ashurst. Our team has institutional knowledge across sponsors, credit funds and banks, which means we can streamline the process for you. We have experience in the full range of leveraged.