Milbank's London Alternative Investments Practice Recognized in Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000 Rankings

Milbank LLP’s London Alternative Investments practice has been recognized in the latest editions of Chambers UK, The Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000, underscoring the team’s technical expertise, commercial approach and ability to deliver practical solutions on complex financing transactions.

Led by Alex Martin, alongside partners Claire Bridcut and Robert Wyse Jackson, the London-based Alternative Investments team advises on the full spectrum of structured credit and fund-related transactions, including CLOs, derivatives, securitization and fund finance.

In Chambers UK, the practice is ranked Band 1 for Capital Markets: CLOs, reflecting its leadership in the European CLO market, and also achieved a ranking in Capital Markets: Derivatives. Clients praise the team’s 24/7 responsiveness, strong commercial awareness and deep product expertise, and highlight its thoughtful understanding of their businesses and objectives, together with rigorous attention to regulatory and commercial implications.

In The Legal 500 UK, the practice is ranked in both Securitization and Derivatives and Structured Products. Clients single out Alex Martin as “the top CLO lawyer in Europe,” noting his deep understanding of the CLO market and regulatory framework, detail‑oriented approach and pragmatic solutions, supported by a highly capable team of associates. The guides also recognize Claire Bridcut and Robert Wyse Jackson as key lawyers in the practice.

The team’s individual rankings further demonstrate the depth of the bench. In Chambers UK, Alex Martin is ranked Band 2, Claire Bridcut Band 3, and Kristine Kozicki is recognized as “Up and Coming.” Alex is also listed as “Highly Regarded” in IFLR1000.

We are grateful to our clients for their continued trust and partnership. These rankings and the feedback we receive reflect the strength of our Alternative Investments practice and our focus on delivering commercially driven, technically excellent advice across CLOs, structured products, securitization and fund finance.