Now in its second year, FFA University 1.0 returns to London! Join the Fund Finance Association for this comprehensive two-day fund finance training program, offering a comprehensive look at the fund finance market through expert-led sessions on core products, legal and documentation considerations, market dynamics and key industry developments.
As the fund finance industry continues to grow in numbers, it may seem challenging initially for banks and financial institutions outside of this space to jump in with confidence as new lenders.
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Nine Cadwalader partners have been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, including Co-Managing Partner Wes Misson.
We’re excited to launch our first Fund Finance Friday of 2026 in what promises to be a pivotal year for our clients and the broader fund finance market. Building on the news shared just before the holidays, Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader have announced an intention to combine, creating Hogan Lovells Cadwalader – a firm that will bring together Cadwalader’s longstanding, market-leading fund finance platform with a truly global footprint.
As the Fund Finance Friday library grew in 2025, a few key themes emerged to define the year. First, NAV lending rose to prominence in our coverage, which may not be entirely surprising in a year where fundraising hovered around 2017-2018 levels and private fund AUM surpassed $15.0 trillion.
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Cadwalader has elevated 24 lawyers to partner, special counsel and counsel, effective January 1, 2026. On Tuesday, the firm’s Center for Career Advancement celebrated new partners at a partner orientation and a celebratory reception in their honor.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader announced yesterday their intention to combine, creating Hogan Lovells Cadwalader.