Oliver Abel Smith | Fieldfisher
Skip to main content
Select location
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

All Resources
A colorful financial chart displaying various candlestick graphs, line graphs, and data points representing market trends. The chart has a gradient background transitioning from pink to blue, with multiple layers of data visualization overlapping each other.
Financial Services
Insight

A mature market: UK private credit is growing up

11.06.2026
The past six months have been eventful for those operating in the private credit sector, a market that is fundamental to UK economic growth. As with all markets, there have been growing pains.
Learn more
A close-up image of a metallic maze with smooth, polished surfaces. The maze is displayed in shades of purple and blue. A white arrow is seen pointing through the maze, indicating a path.
Financial Services
Insight

Private Credit: growth, governance and resilience

16.04.2026
Learn more PDF 10.0Mb
In a dark cave illuminated by pink and blue lights, two people are standing, casting faint light and shadows. The cave walls and ground appear rugged, adding to the mysterious and surreal atmosphere.
Energy and Natural Resources
Insight

Mining and Metals 2025/26 Wrap

02.03.2026
Learn more PDF 1.9Mb
Abstract image illustrating fluid dynamics with swirling, curving lines in shades of blue, white, and purple. The lines form intricate vortex shapes, evoking the appearance of a flowing liquid or energy pattern. Small white dots are scattered throughout.
Energy and Natural Resources
Insight

Fieldfisher Mining and Metals review 2024: Key deals and activity

28.03.2025
Learn more
Financial Markets and Products
Insight

Private credit: Bullish outlook for 2025

10.03.2025
2024 was markedly impacted by a number of significant elections (in the UK and globally) and interest rate and inflation expectations. Looking ahead through 2025, the outlook is more bullish. Here are our reasons why.
Learn more
Lawyers I've worked with
Find a lawyer

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'.