Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 2
Email address
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(023) 8090 8090Chambers Review
Blake Morgan has a go-to practice for mid-market transactions. It is noted for advising UK clearing banks on matters including structured financing, refinancing and acquisition financing. It also acts for corporates wishing to negotiate accounts receivable financing. Blake Morgan's expertise extends to advising lenders on financing MBOs, Islamic finance and regulatory issues.
Work Highlights
- Blake Morgan advised The National Small-Bore Rifle Association on various financing matters, including on the application of charities law in connection with its financing arrangements as well as advice and assistance in connection with its financing requirements for the long term.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Blake Morgan is more willing to give an opinion and helpful advice on what may typically be viewed as a commercial call as opposed to strictly legal."
"They can cut through the legal woods to deliver commercial advice and identify risk. Client feels they can always rely on the firm's guidance."
"They are very good at taking on complicated matters and navigate to a clear and simple solution."
"Blake Morgan is more willing to give an opinion and helpful advice on what may typically be viewed as a commercial call as opposed to strictly legal."
"They can cut through the legal woods to deliver commercial advice and identify risk. Client feels they can always rely on the firm's guidance."
"They are very good at taking on complicated matters and navigate to a clear and simple solution."
Notable Practitioners
Kathryn Shimmin has an established presence in the finance sector and demonstrates considerable experience advising on secured lending and structured finance. She additionally assists with construction finance.
"Kathryn Shimmin is exceptionally smart, and is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with the 'big city boys'."
"Kathryn Shimmin provided brilliant support and advice in all the areas that we have worked on together."