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Paris Smith LLP

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Paris Smith LLP

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Provided by Paris Smith LLP

We have market leading financial lawyers who have industry-specific experience and a clear understanding of today’s business environment.  

Our Banking & Finance Department can assist in the following areas:

  • Asset finance
  • Leveraged finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Project finance
  • General corporate lending and borrowing

Advising lenders

  • Santander UK plc in connection with the provision of term loan, invoice finance and supply chain finance facilities to The DB Food Group Limited;
  • HSBC Bank plc on its financing of the leveraged management buyout of a specialist engineering business in the petro-chemical sector using LMA-based documentation;
  • Interbay Funding Ltd on its largest acquisition financings, such as a £19m facility to a borrower in order to finance its acquisition of 130+ residential properties in London (which had to be completed within a month). 

Advising borrowers

  • Corrotherm International Limited on the refinancing of its existing NatWest and RBS debt facilities by Clydesdale Bank plc, with a term loan, multi-currency overdraft facility, a forward forex facility, a performance bond / guarantee facility, an import / letter of credit facility and a confidential invoice discounting facility;
  • Richmond Cars Limited on £22m of term loans in order to facilitate the expansion of its Hyundai car dealership business and its acquisition of The Sparshatts group;
  • Haskins Garden Centers Limited on a £22.5m refinance funded by HSBC Bank plc.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - The South

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Paris Smith is highly active on debt finance transactions, offering a full spectrum of banking expertise encompassing acquisition, asset and property finance. It is regularly sought after by retail banking groups, house builders and developers for real estate finance-related work. Paris Smith also acts for UK clearing and challenger banks on leveraged finance, debt facilities and working capital facilities.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Paris Smith assisted Interbay Funding with the amendment and restatement of a term loan facility extended to a real estate investment firm.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • There is a wealth of experience within the firm they can call upon if needed.

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  • Paris Smith has a good understanding of the commercial aspects and market awareness.

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Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2James McNeil
    Band 2James McNeil

    James McNeil

    James McNeil is head of the corporate, commercial and finance department at the firm. He advises lenders and borrowers on a variety of matters including term loan facilities, debt refinancing and project finance.

    • James McNeil is a well-respected lawyer.

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The South

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