INDEPENDENT DEBT AND HYBRID CAPITAL ADVISORY
Financing that fits your strategy
Long Lane Capital Advisory provides senior, independent advice on raising debt and hybrid capital, for mid-market companies, private equity, family offices, and founder-led businesses.
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WHO WE WORK WITH
Ambitious businesses, and the teams and investors believing in them
For Long Lane, every mandate starts with your strategy. The best financing structure and the right sources of capital are led by your strategic and operating objectives. Whether you are an experienced investor with your fiftieth debt raise, or a founder doing your first, we will support you through the whole process.
Private Equity & Portfolio Companies
Debt structuring and lender strategy for sponsors and management teams. The process is managed in full, so your deal team can focus.
Family-Owned & Founder-Led Businesses
Clear, independent advice on raising debt and hybrid capital for growth, acquisitions, and to facilitate shareholder objectives, while minimising impact on control.
Trusted Advisers
Financing expertise added to your team for the duration of the transaction. Clear scope, aligned workstreams, and the client relationship is protected.
THE LONG LANE APPROACH
A blueprint built from experience, tailored to your needs
Our principles in practice, from the first conversation to financial close.
Senior involvement
Complete alignment
Tailored solutions
Disciplined execution
International perspective
An experienced deal structurer and closer, providing actionable advice and faster decision making.
Singularly focused on your interests. No competing mandates or internal divisions.
Knowledge drawn from leveraged finance, private credit, asset-based and cash flow structures, applied to your unique financing requirements.
A tightly managed process to optimise interest, retain optionality, and minimise surprises.
A global track record that gives you a wider perspective and stronger insights.
WHEN LONG LANE CAN ASSIST
Every strategic decision triggers a financing need to deliver it
Long Lane offers the full debt and capital advisory capability across different situations and solutions: senior, super-senior and unitranche facilities; asset-based and cash flow facilities; mezzanine and other hybrid capital.
We will find the right lenders to support you, and use the right structure that fits your strategy.
LBO & Acquisition Financing
Growth & Transformation
Refinancing & Capital Structure Optimisation
Portfolio & Shareholder Activities
LBO & Acquisition Financing: Platform acquisitions. Bolt-on M&A. Cross-border transactions. Dual-track bank and private credit financing. Senior + mezzanine finance.
Growth & Transformation: Expansion capital. Working capital and capex finance. Technology and operational investments. Project financing. Restructuring.
Refinancing & Capital Structure Optimisation: Non-dilutive capital. Re-leverage to reinvest. Dividend recap. Junior or mezzanine finance. Transition to new financiers.
Portfolio & Shareholder Activities: Fund financing. Facility reviews and covenant resets. Ownership change. Add-on funding. Ad hoc situational support.
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jerrold Abbertson
Mid-market companies face financing decisions every bit as sophisticated as larger companies, with a fraction of the resources. Jerrold founded Long Lane to bring institutional-level debt structuring expertise to address this need.
Every mandate is run by him, drawing on his broad international transaction experience and structuring skills.
Over 20 years in Leveraged & Acquisition Finance, Project & Structured Finance, Restructuring, and Capital Solutions
Transaction experience across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the US
Previously Director, Debt & Capital Advisory at PwC; and Associate Director, Global Structured Finance at ANZ Banking Group
Master of Commerce (Advanced Finance major), University of New South Wales
Amsterdam-based, active across European markets
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Raising debt and hybrid capital: your questions answered
What does Long Lane advise on?
Long Lane advises companies, private equity, family offices and founders on raising debt and other capital to fund their strategic ambitions.
When should I use a debt adviser?
A debt adviser adds the most value when your financing situation is complex, your internal resources are stretched, or your lender network is limited. The earlier you involve an adviser, the more options you keep open. Even a short early conversation can be useful.
What borrower sizes and deal parameters can Long Lane advise on?
Long Lane typically advises companies from sub-€5m EBITDA (lower mid-market, debt raises typically up to €10m-€40m) to €50m EBITDA (mid-market, raises up to €250m-€300m), as well as standalone projects. Long Lane has previously advised on much smaller and much larger transactions; so if you fall outside these parameters, please contact us to further discuss.
How does Long Lane differ from other advisory teams?
Long Lane brings a combination of broad international track record and a lean, hands-on operating style. Large institutions bring brand recognition and additional staff, but also higher structural costs and the risk of conflicts of interest across departments and teams. At Long Lane, there are no competing mandates. We personally lead and execute on every engagement, drawing on extensive experience that is applied towards the client's unique situation.
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