Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Midlands

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What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons has a highly experienced lender-focused practice which maintains strong relationships with major clearing banks. Aside from specialising in corporate lending, syndicated finance and large asset-based lending transactions, the team also possesses strong expertise in refinancing transactions, working capital mandates and acquisition finance. The department is noted for representing non-bank lenders, such as investment funds. It draws on the strength of its international network to assist clients with multi-jurisdictional banking matters.

Work Highlights

  • Pinsent Masons advised Pertemps Network Group on the refinancing of its £110 million receivables financing arrangements.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Doogan
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David Doogan
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Band 1

David Doogan is highly regarded in the market and has a wealth of experience advising lenders on a wide range of matters including property, acquisition and development finance as well as refinancing.

His experience allows him to pinpoint key areas of focus and he is able to leverage his market knowledge to advise us on the best course of action.

David Doogan is always responsive and pragmatic in negotiations.

David is a highly experienced individual in the acquisition space and brings a vast array of commercial knowledge to the transaction whilst also providing an excellent level of service.

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Edward Sunderland
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Band 2

Edward Sunderland has specialist knowledge of credit facilities and asset-based lending and regularly advises corporate clients as well as lenders on these matters.

Edward Sunderland delivers outstanding service, is seemingly always available to respond and is practical and pragmatic.

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Victoria Baker
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Band 3

Victoria Baker is well known for asset-based lending work for both borrowers and lenders.

Victoria is a strong lawyer with good commerciality and experience.

Victoria Baker's commercial awareness is very strong and she is a great lawyer to work with.

On complex deals, Victoria Baker has a way of simplifying and explaining the most complex matters so that the client can understand.

She is strong technically, very commercial and always willing to provide assistance.

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Oliver Morgan
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Band 4

Oliver Morgan acts for traditional lenders and corporate clients on acquisition finance and refinancing matters.

Oliver is wonderful to work with, he is pragmatic and takes time to explain complex issues and implications for the lender.

Oliver is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and supportive.

Oliver Morgan is technically strong, very responsive and commercially aware.

Oliver is very detail-oriented and he delivers good transactions.

Luke Whitehead
Associates to watch

Luke Whitehead works for banks and borrower clients on real estate, corporate lending and acquisition finance transactions.

Luke Whitehead is very professional and tailors his services to the client's requirements.

Luke provides a very commercial and practical service.

Ranked Lawyers at
Pinsent Masons

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David Doogan
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David Doogan
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Band 1
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Edward Sunderland
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Band 2
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Victoria Baker
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Band 3
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Oliver Morgan
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Band 4
Luke Whitehead
Associates to watch