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BCLP

Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market

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BCLP

Rankings

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Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

BCLP retains a number of UK clearing bank clients, while also assisting high-profile corporates. The team draws on strengths in a broad range of sectors including healthcare, leisure and gaming, and insurance, to assist clients with a full range of banking matters. Its global network of offices makes it a popular choice for complex multi-jurisdictional financings, on which it also assists overseas banks with mid-cap transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advised Rabobank, as lender and mandated lead arranger, on financing provided to the Agroberries group, to enable its acquisition of BerryWorld.

Strengths

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  • BCLP has been incredibly responsive to our needs, very thorough in their approach, commercially-minded and a pleasure to work with.

    Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • BCLP's ability to identify, analyse and resolve issues is as good as it gets.

    Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • The team is extremely efficient, effective and commercial. They have made a point to know our business and client team very well so that the service provided is seamless.

    Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • They team understands our business needs, pay close attention to detail, and are highly responsive.

    Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • BCLP provides a level of comfort and professionalism that not all firms provide. Their advice is thorough, detailed and well-considered, and not to mention always provided in a timely manner.

    Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Emma Howdle-Fuller
    Band 2Emma Howdle-Fuller

    Emma Howdle-Fuller

    Emma Howdle-Fuller has extensive experience advising both lenders and borrowers on a wide range of domestic and cross-border finance matters. She also brings notable expertise in real estate finance.

    • Emma is very experienced and provides excellent client service.

      Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • Emma provides a very strong level of client service, ensuring we meet tight deadlines.

      Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • Emma is excellent to work with. She's very responsive and relationship-oriented.

      Corporate Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • Emma has been a valuable partner and critical to the success of our business.

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