21 Oct 2025

"Clifford Chance Advises Lenders on Cinven's Acquisition Financing of Smart Communications"

"Clifford Chance has advised lenders in financing Cinven's acquisition of Smart Communications, a leading provider of customer communication management software. Smart Communications serves over 650 enterprise clients globally, including major brands in financial services, insurance, and healthcare. The acquisition is supported by a cross-border debt financing team led by Katherine Sinclair from Clifford Chance's London office."

Clifford Chance has advised the lenders in relation to the financing of Cinven's acquisition of Smart Communications. The transaction involves Cinven, an international private equity firm, acquiring Smart Communications, a leading global provider of customer communication management and inbound conversation management software solutions. Smart Communications serves over 650 enterprise organizations worldwide, including major brands in financial services, insurance, and healthcare, and operates globally with a workforce of more than 400 employees. The legal team from Clifford Chance included London debt finance partner Katherine Sinclair, senior associate Eugenio Decio, associate Isabelle Woodcock, and trainees Ellis Stewart and Seungmin Bang. Additionally, New York debt finance partner Jason Ewart was supported by counsel Thomas McGowan and associate Daniela Chilkevitsh, while Tax partners Jemma Dick and Avrohom Gelber were supported by associate Gil Shauly.
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