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DLA Piper LLP

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire

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DLA Piper LLP

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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Yorkshire

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper acted for HSBC on the refinancing of its loan to Denbury Homes aimed at expanding Denbury's offerings in the residential housing market.

Strengths

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  • The team have quality knowledge and experience from partner down to associate.

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  • They take a proactive approach to problem solving and come forward with commercial options for consideration by the client.

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  • The team is professional, friendly and accessible.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sarah Day
    Sarah Day

    Sarah Day

    Sarah Day works with leading lenders and corporate borrowers on a broad range of transaction types including acquisition financings and refinancings.

    • Sarah Day is a pleasure to work with - she is very commercial and highly respected in the market.

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    • Sarah looks to find a balance between the legal and commercial position, and she is calm and considered under pressure.

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  • Kirstie Allerton
    Kirstie Allerton

    Kirstie Allerton

    Kirstie Allerton is managing partner of DLA Piper's Leeds office and also heads up the finance team in the city. She is noted for her expertise on real estate financings and regularly works with both borrowers and lenders operating in that space.

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