Iva Philipova

Iva Philipova is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in finance and law, currently serving as Senior Director and Structuring Lead at Barings Portfolio Finance since August 2023. Previously, Iva held the position of Managing Legal Counsel at NatWest Markets Plc, focusing on fund finance transactions. Additional roles include Legal Consultant at Peerpoint, advisor in the IBD financing legal team at Goldman Sachs International, and Legal Counsel at Investec. Iva’s background also features senior associate roles at Mayer Brown and Reed Smith LLP, specializing in fund and asset-backed finance. Educational qualifications include a Master of Laws (LLM) and a Master of Arts from Trinity Hall, along with a LPC from the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice.