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Pinsent Masons

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : Midlands

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Pinsent Masons

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Banking & Finance - Midlands

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • Pinsent Masons has a wide knowledge of the local markets in which it operates and the team provides outstanding advice and legal support.

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  • Pinsent Masons has worked on multiple complex transactions and has demonstrated time and time again an ability to deliver.

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  • Pinsent Masons provides a great service - it focuses on key transaction deliverables whilst operating collaboratively with all stakeholders for the best outcome.

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  • Pinsent Masons delivers great commerciality and guidance on complex matters.

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  • The law firm's technical knowledge aligned with the commercial and pragmatic approach and a can-do attitude means it is a pleasure to have Pinsent Masons on our side.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Doogan
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    David Doogan

    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.

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    • David Doogan is always responsive and pragmatic in negotiations.

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    • 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
    Edward Sunderland

    Edward Sunderland

    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
    Victoria Baker

    Victoria Baker

    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.

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

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

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

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  • Oliver Morgan
    Oliver Morgan

    Oliver Morgan

    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.

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    • Oliver is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and supportive.

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

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

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  • Luke Whitehead
    Luke Whitehead

    Luke Whitehead

    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.

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    • Luke provides a very commercial and practical service.

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