Anthony Lombardi

Partner at Dechert

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Anthony Lombardi is a partner in Dechert’s corporate practice, focusing on a diverse range of fund finance and structured finance transactions. Mr. Lombardi has extensive experience acting on NAV-based facilities, collateralized fund obligations, hybrid asset-backed facilities for funds, GP facilities, Co-invest/partner financing facilities, LP NAV facilities, capital call/subscription lines and other secured lending facilities backed by a variety of asset classes and financial products in both European jurisdictions and the U.S.

Mr. Lombardi regularly acts for private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds, private debt, secondary funds, private banks, family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. He also has extensive experience advising on the purchase and sale of European, U.S. and emerging markets distressed assets, including bank debt and claims, plus swaps, derivatives and repurchase agreements. In addition, he advises on secured-lending facilities utilizing total return swaps and repurchase agreements.

Recommended by The Legal 500 UK, 2024, for fund finance, clients describe Mr. Lombardi as “a diligent financing lawyer” noted for his strong “technical knowledge” and remarking that “he has the incredible ability to structure transactions in the best interests of his clients, and he really knows the deal inside out. He is involved in every detail and is a real champion. He is someone you want on your side of the table.” He is also recognized as someone who “goes above and beyond for his clients…is exceptionally commercial...with deep-seated knowledge, understanding and innovation,” while providing “pragmatic and commercial advice.”