Michael B. Hubbard

• Michael advised a leading Buyout Fund on the largest ESG linked Subscription Facility in Europe, both in terms of quantum and size of syndicate. The Facility garnered €8bn of commitments from a total of 27 lenders.

Michael applies his near two decades of experience in finance to provide GPs with advice on structuring and sourcing liquidity across all forms of fund finance products. These products include subscription finance, GP and executive finance, NAV finance (across all asset classes), preferred equity and hybrid structures. The insights of the Capital Solutions platform on the commercial aspects, is provided in parallel to the services provided by the legal practice, providing GPs with a unique and unparalleled multifaceted advice when raising finance. 

Michael previously headed the syndicate desk covering Fund Finance at a FTSE 100 bank, during which time he led some of the largest fund finance transactions and syndications in Europe.

In Michael’s current role, as well as advising GPs on specific financings, he’s been instrumental to the development of a liquidity program for GPs looking to harness institution capital as a source of fund finance, as well as working with the Capital Markets practice develop a securitisation structure for single subscription financings.

Michael has been a finalist in the Drawdown awards category for Advisor of the year for two years running. Michael studied with the Association of Corporate Treasurers, covering financial management accounting, economics and statistical analysis, corporate tax and business law.