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UK Guide 2023
Thames Valley Banking & Finance
2
Band 2

2 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Field Seymour Parkes

Industry sector expertise and key clients

We have particular experience of advising on banking and finance issues in the following sectors:

  • Real Estate Finance, whether investment, acquisition or development, particularly for corporate banks. 
  • Acquisition Finance in connection with management buy outs and investor led corporate purchases.
  • Motor Manufacturer finance (for both new and used vehicles).
  • Bridge finance for developers and other borrowers.
  • General banking and finance facilities provided for working capital and expansion.

Key types of work and Areas of recent growth

Our commercial property lending practice continues to grow and we have recently completed (acting for the borrower) a significant solar farm financing, with the promise of similar instructions to follow.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Thames Valley
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Field Seymour Parkes has a compact team focusing on banking and finance transactions. The team acts for a number of prominent clearing banks on a full range of transaction types, with notable expertise in real estate financing. Field Seymour Parkes has expertise in bridge funding, acquisition and investment facilities for developers.

Work Highlights

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  • Field Seymour Parkes advised Santander on an £8 million loan to an investment consortium.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Barker
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John Barker
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Band 3

John Barker notably advises major banks and borrowers on refinancing transactions and real estate finance deals.

"John is a highly experienced banking lawyer. His advice and response times are first class."

Alex Illingworth
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Alex Illingworth
3
Band 3

Alex Illingworth supports both borrowers and lenders with asset-based lending matters as well as property finance.

"Alex Illingworth is very responsive and knowledgeable."

"She is always available to help and provide sound advice."

Ranked Lawyers at
Field Seymour Parkes

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Alex Illingworth
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Alex Illingworth
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Band 3
John Barker
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John Barker
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Band 3

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