Oliver Abel Smith | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

My practice encompasses a range of finance transactions. My expertise includes asset finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance (including residential, investment and development), commodity and trade finance (in both primary and secondary market transactions) and syndicated and bilateral corporate lending.

I act for a broad spectrum of participants in finance transactions, which includes financial institutions, sponsors, corporates and investment managers. This provides me with a balanced perspective and an ability to find commercial solutions to facilitate transactions.

I have been named as a leading individual for my practice in Chambers every year since 2010. 

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Chambers & Partners
A key partner in the firm's finance group.
Legal 500
Listens well, and balances commercial and legal needs.
Chambers & Partners
Is viewed by clients as a valuable resource who is 'very approachable, attentive and easy to work with'.

Authored pieces

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Energy & Natural Resources
Insight

Fieldfisher Mining and Metals review 2024: Key deals and activity

28.03.2025
The accelerating global demand for clean energy and technological advancements has driven the need for critical minerals and metals.
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Financial markets
Insight

Private credit: Bullish outlook for 2025

10.03.2025
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Financial markets
Podcast

A just transition? The role of natural gas in the transition and alleviation of energy poverty in Africa

14.10.2024
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Technology
Press Release

International law firm Fieldfisher advises on Norway’s largest space project to date – Space Norway launches its ASBM satellites

11.07.2024
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Energy & Natural Resources
Insight

Fieldfisher Mining and Metals Team advises on matters worth US$2.1bn in 2023

01.02.2024
Deal numbers were buoyed by a steady stream of private financings and high-value M&A transactions.
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What others say…

Chambers & Partners
A key partner in the firm's finance group.
Legal 500
Listens well, and balances commercial and legal needs.
Chambers & Partners
Is viewed by clients as a valuable resource who is 'very approachable, attentive and easy to work with'.