Department profile
Hugh James

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : Wales


Hugh James

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About

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Our specialist banking and finance team act for regional, national and international lenders and borrowers on all of their funding requirements. Whether it is a real estate finance transaction requiring bank funding or a large scale corporate refinancing, our banking and finance team sits at the heart of our commercial work. Our multi-disciplinary team delivers bespoke and flexible solutions advising on a whole range of financing transactions, from basic secured lending to drafting and negotiating complex syndicated loan facilities and intercreditor arrangements.

We take pride in the quality and speed of delivery of our advice, our innovative thinking and, most importantly, our commercial awareness.

We have also designed, implemented and actioned a number of secure systems for lending and securing takings for our investment lenders.

We work with a diverse client base including: most major UK banks; UK challenger banks building societies; investment companies; government departments; education establishments; corporate and housing associations.

Our specialist team advise on: corporate banking; acquisition/leveraged finance; structured finance; real estate finance; development finance; private equity; insolvency and restructuring; banking litigation and B to C loan portfolios

With experience in a broad range of sectors including; Technology, Education, Healthcare, Energy (including renewable), Retail, Social housing and Hotel and leisure.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Wales

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
The lender-focused practice at Hugh James advises a number of major banks on all aspects of their commercial lending and has a strong reputation for representing lenders in real estate finance transactions. The team also assists clients with debt refinancing and corporate restructurings. The firm has extensive experience assisting government entities with development loans in a range of industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Hugh James advised Metro Bank on the provision of £14.5 million to finance the acquisition of 51 TGI Friday restaurants following the chain's bankruptcy.

Strengths

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  • Hugh James is very strong when it comes to complex and sophisticated matters and is our go-to solicitor firm for those.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • The firm provided prompt responses and was accessible to discuss issues very quickly.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • Hugh James are very commercial in their outlook and always strive to find a satisfactory solution for all parties in a negotiation process.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • We selected Hugh James because we know they will deliver the work we ask in a speedy and efficient way.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • They demonstrated a clear knowledge of the financial ecosystem in Wales and were excellent in working with us to ensure that the requirements of the deal were actioned.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dominic Marshall
    Band 1Dominic Marshall

    Dominic Marshall

    Dominic Marshall possesses extensive experience across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters, ranging from debt refinancing to real estate finance.
    • He's excellent overall, quick to respond and gives us excellent advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK
    • Dominic Marshall is great. He provides sound advice and has excellent commercial awareness.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK
    • Dominic is an excellent lawyer with a vast amount of experience across multiple transaction scenarios.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • Band 2Rowena Downie
    Band 2Rowena Downie

    Rowena Downie

    Rowena Downie advises clients on corporate financings and refinancings, among other banking and finance matters.
    • Rowena Downie is a very proactive banking lawyer and always provides great service.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK
    • Rowena is brilliant and provides excellent service.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Hugh James (2)

Wales

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