UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley
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Provided by Field Seymour Parkes
Our banking and finance team delivers successful banking solutions to clients relying on our detailed knowledge of a lender’s lending and security requirements, coupled with the business objectives of each borrower. We draw on the expertise of our banking, corporate, real estate and construction lawyers to deliver a seamless “one-team” service for our clients.
We identify and address any potential issues as early as possible in the deal process, to ensure that parties maintain sustainable working relationships throughout the transaction and beyond.
Our banking and finance team is on a number of bank panels and regularly advise financial institutions, private investors and corporate borrowers. We advise on a wide range of financing transactions from large, complex LMA documented facilities, deals involving multiple legal jurisdictions, private equity finance, real estate finance, property development funding, structured finance transactions for corporate acquisitions and other event-driven requirements. We also advise on and help negotiate debt restructurings.
We have significant experience of preparing and reviewing wholesale finance documentation for clients in the motor industry.
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Field Seymour Parkes focuses 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. The firm has expertise in bridge funding, acquisition and investment facilities for developers.
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Field Seymour Parkes advised BGF Investment Management on its secured loan note investment as part of its combined equity and debt investment in Proventeq, a digital transformation specialist.
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Field Seymour Parkes has a range of experienced team members perfectly suited to the firm's size and our needs.
Field Seymour Parkes offers flexibility, a commercial approach, the commitment to work whatever hours are required and an ability to effectively collaborate with all parties and opposing lawyers.
The team was able to navigate an agreement with parties with different vested interests. Service was personal, tailored to our requirements and timely. They were able to advise clearly and succinctly.
The team has a good approach to our segment of the market.
Field Seymour Parkes is very cost-effective and much more personable. The advice was of high value. I like that they hold your hand and explain things in detail.
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Alex Illingworth supports both borrowers and lenders with asset-based lending matters, as well as property finance.
Alex is a top lawyer who has excelled based on her level of service and commitment, her ability to tackle complex issues and her commercial approach.
Alex is a joy to work with. She is always happy to take a call to discuss a live instruction, potential instruction or to see how she can help our team. Her experience is an asset to the firm.
Alex has a good understanding of the aspects of banking documents, knows which ones she can allow us to take views on and reduces the number of documents you need to do.
Alex is an expert lawyer who provides efficient delivery.
Alex is really good; she provides excellent client service and expertise.
Dan Barnhouse handles complex and high-value refinancing work, facility agreements and security documentation.
Dan is amazing. He makes that effort to get to know you.
Dan is an excellent banking lawyer who is able to provide trusted advice.
Dan is technically very strong, has a good client manner and is very knowledgeable and experienced.
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Banking & Finance
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Dan Barnhouse
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