John Hutton focuses his practice on advising investment banks, corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors and alternative lenders in cross-border leveraged finance transactions. Mr. Hutton also has experience in special situations and asset-based lending.
Mr. Hutton has been recognized for his work in acquisition finance and bank lending by The Legal 500 UK.
Mr. Hutton received an LL.B. from Newcastle University in 2011 and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice with distinction from Kaplan Law School in 2012.
Mr. Hutton joined Cravath in 2023 and was named European counsel in 2024.
Mr. Hutton has been recognized for his work in acquisition finance and bank lending by The Legal 500 UK.
Mr. Hutton received an LL.B. from Newcastle University in 2011 and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice with distinction from Kaplan Law School in 2012.
Mr. Hutton joined Cravath in 2023 and was named European counsel in 2024.
Education
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LPC, 2012, Kaplan Law SchoolDistinction
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LL.B., 2011, Newcastle UniversitySecond Class (Division I) Honours
Admitted In
- England & Wales
Rankings
The Legal 500 UK
- Acquisition Finance (2025)
- Bank Lending: Investment Grade Debt and Syndicated Loans (2025)
Deals & Cases
February 14, 2025
Financing for Marlin Equity Partners’ Majority Growth Investment in Napier AI
On February 3, 2025, Marlin Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm, announced its majority growth investment in Napier Technologies Limited (Napier AI), a London‑based compliance technology firm supplying anti‑money laundering software to a global customer base. Cravath represented an affiliate of Marlin Equity Partners in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 13, 2025
Financing for Marlin Equity Partners’ Acquisition of EIDO Healthcare
On February 4, 2025, Marlin Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm, announced its acquisition of EIDO Healthcare, a leading provider of digital consent and patient information solutions. EIDO Healthcare will be combined with Radar Healthcare, an existing Marlin Equity Partners portfolio company and a provider of risk, quality, and compliance software for the healthcare and social care sectors. Cravath represented Marlin Equity Partners in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 03, 2025
iBanFirst’s Amendment and Restatement of its Senior Facilities Agreement
Cravath represented iBanFirst, a portfolio company of Marlin Equity Partners, in connection with the amendment and restatement of its senior facilities agreement to implement a new term loan facility. Marlin Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm. The transaction closed on December 19, 2024.
Deals & Cases
October 02, 2024
Financing for Investcorp’s Acquisition of Stowe Family Law Holdings Limited
On September 25, 2024, Investcorp a leading global alternative investment firm, announced its acquisition of Stowe Family Law Holdings Limited, the largest specialist family law firm in the United Kingdom. Cravath represented Investcorp in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Firm News
June 28, 2024
Cravath Announces New Partner, European Counsels and Of Counsels
Cravath has elected the following new partner, who will become a member of the Firm on July 1, 2024:
John Hutton focuses his practice on advising investment banks, corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors and alternative lenders in cross-border leveraged finance transactions. Mr. Hutton also has experience in special situations and asset-based lending.
Mr. Hutton has been recognized for his work in acquisition finance and bank lending by The Legal 500 UK.
Mr. Hutton received an LL.B. from Newcastle University in 2011 and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice with distinction from Kaplan Law School in 2012.
Mr. Hutton joined Cravath in 2023 and was named European counsel in 2024.
Mr. Hutton has been recognized for his work in acquisition finance and bank lending by The Legal 500 UK.
Mr. Hutton received an LL.B. from Newcastle University in 2011 and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice with distinction from Kaplan Law School in 2012.
Mr. Hutton joined Cravath in 2023 and was named European counsel in 2024.
Education
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LPC, 2012, Kaplan Law SchoolDistinction
-
LL.B., 2011, Newcastle UniversitySecond Class (Division I) Honours
Admitted In
- England & Wales
Rankings
The Legal 500 UK
- Acquisition Finance (2025)
- Bank Lending: Investment Grade Debt and Syndicated Loans (2025)
Deals & Cases
February 14, 2025
Financing for Marlin Equity Partners’ Majority Growth Investment in Napier AI
On February 3, 2025, Marlin Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm, announced its majority growth investment in Napier Technologies Limited (Napier AI), a London‑based compliance technology firm supplying anti‑money laundering software to a global customer base. Cravath represented an affiliate of Marlin Equity Partners in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 13, 2025
Financing for Marlin Equity Partners’ Acquisition of EIDO Healthcare
On February 4, 2025, Marlin Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm, announced its acquisition of EIDO Healthcare, a leading provider of digital consent and patient information solutions. EIDO Healthcare will be combined with Radar Healthcare, an existing Marlin Equity Partners portfolio company and a provider of risk, quality, and compliance software for the healthcare and social care sectors. Cravath represented Marlin Equity Partners in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 03, 2025
iBanFirst’s Amendment and Restatement of its Senior Facilities Agreement
Cravath represented iBanFirst, a portfolio company of Marlin Equity Partners, in connection with the amendment and restatement of its senior facilities agreement to implement a new term loan facility. Marlin Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm. The transaction closed on December 19, 2024.
Deals & Cases
October 02, 2024
Financing for Investcorp’s Acquisition of Stowe Family Law Holdings Limited
On September 25, 2024, Investcorp a leading global alternative investment firm, announced its acquisition of Stowe Family Law Holdings Limited, the largest specialist family law firm in the United Kingdom. Cravath represented Investcorp in the committed debt financing in connection with the transaction.
Firm News
June 28, 2024
Cravath Announces New Partner, European Counsels and Of Counsels
Cravath has elected the following new partner, who will become a member of the Firm on July 1, 2024:
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