Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 1
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a strong track record of handling debt finance, asset-based lending, real estate finance and project finance matters. It acts for both borrowers and lenders, including UK clearing banks. The firm is capable of advising on cross-border transactions from its Leeds and Sheffield offices. It further advises on the financing of cross-border investments.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Town Centre Securities on the refinancing of £30 million refinancing of revolving credit facilities secured against its commercial real estate assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All members of the DLA team that I worked with are very knowledgeable, experienced and precise in their approach. I felt very confident relying on their advice."
"The team have, without fail, demonstrated a great depth of understanding and commerciality when acting on our behalf."
"They can handle complex situations in a timely and efficient manner."
"DLA Piper has a good, experienced team that is willing to share experiences."
"All members of the DLA team that I worked with are very knowledgeable, experienced and precise in their approach. I felt very confident relying on their advice."
"The team have, without fail, demonstrated a great depth of understanding and commerciality when acting on our behalf."
"They can handle complex situations in a timely and efficient manner."
"DLA Piper has a good, experienced team that is willing to share experiences."
Notable Practitioners
Sarah Day in Leeds gives standout advice to banks and corporate clients regarding refinancing of group facilities and term loans.
"Sarah Day is levelheaded, available, practical, pragmatic and well-connected."
"Sarah Day is hugely experienced, respected and a good lawyer."
Kirstie Allerton is recognised for her knowledge advising on real estate finance. Her experience encompasses portfolio refinancings, among other matters.
"She is very proactive and commercial, and addresses everything in a timely fashion."
"Kirstie coordinates the team and its approach to our transactional work. She facilitates a positive culture in her team, which in turn materially assists the transaction progress."
"Kirstie is a top-class team leader who supports her team and steps in when required."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
Yorkshire