Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 1
Contact number
(0121) 200 1050Chambers Review
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 multijurisdictional banking matters.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons acted for Shawbrook’s Healthcare team in relation to its facility to support the acquisition by Harwood Private Equity and Pitalia Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons have a strong banking team with multiple contacts who are always involved on transactions ensuring excellent coverage throughout the legal process."
"The depth and breath of their experience is fantastic and a real strength."
"Pinsent Mason is really strong at being able to advise both on the commerciality and legality of a clause."
"Pinsent Masons have a strong banking team with multiple contacts who are always involved on transactions ensuring excellent coverage throughout the legal process."
"The depth and breath of their experience is fantastic and a real strength."
"Pinsent Mason is really strong at being able to advise both on the commerciality and legality of a clause."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"David is excellent to work with: supportive, responsive and commercial."
"I am always confident that David is providing the right advice based on the latest market developments."
"David is a fantastic, very senior banking lawyer."
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 is one of the leading lawyers in his field and uses his extensive experience to advise in a commercially helpful manner whilst remaining robust where necessary."
Victoria Baker is well-known for asset-based lending work for both borrowers and lenders.
"Victoria is a very strong and experienced lawyer."
"I enjoy working with Victoria, as we have an open and honest dialogue on all subjects during a transaction and are able to solve complex structuring challenges."
"Victoria is very commercial, helpful and also experienced and knowledgeable."
"When Vicky leads an assignment for us we know it will be handled proactively and efficiently. She is willing to go the extra mile and invest unsociable time to meet transaction deadlines."
Oliver Morgan acts for traditional lenders and corporate clients on acquisition finance and refinancing matters.
"Oliver is one of the best lawyers I have worked with."
"Oliver provides us with an excellent service. He shares his expertise and knowledge of complex transactions in order to smoothly progress deals and is a pleasure to deal with,"
"Oliver is helpful and succinct in providing an overview of key issues."
Luke Whitehead works for banks and borrower clients on real estate, corporate lending and acquisition finance transactions.
"Luke is a really strong and experienced lawyer."
"Luke is very personable and is willing to be flexible."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pinsent Masons
Midlands