Hebba Aref
Banking and Finance Law
Banking and Finance Law
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Ms. Aref represents financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including the structuring, negotiating and documenting of loan transactions, including syndicated loans, bilateral loans, subordinated loans and participations. She also has experience assisting corporate clients, including private equity firms, with borrowing and re-financing transactions, including secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset-based lending facilities, leveraged lending facilities, mezzanine financings, project financings, aircraft financings, acquisition financings, and lease financings.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
Joseph Wright
Ms. Aref's deep experience in commercial lending, particularly with syndicated loans, was evident during our recent refinancing. Her knowledge of banking law is solid, as her recognition suggests. However, response times were sometimes longer than expected, and the process felt a bit more transactional than collaborative. While the legal work was handled competently, clearer communication on timelines and next steps would have improved the experience. She is clearly knowledgeable, but the client service aspect felt adequate, not exceptional.