Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 3
About
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Our specialist banking & finance team advises clients on a range of financing transactions across industries including healthcare, energy, telecoms and retail, often with a multi-jurisdictional element.
Acting for borrowers, lenders and investors means we have a practical understanding of the needs of all parties to a financing transaction.
Our national banking and finance team operate across England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland providing a seamless service across our various locations. We work closely with the UK’s major banks and financial institutions and have approved panel solicitor status with many of them.
Managing transactions from start to finish, we ensure a smooth and cohesive process, enabling clients to continue to focus on building their relationships and running their businesses.
Our team will take responsibility for making the deal happen, speaking your language and putting your commercial interests first – one of the reasons clients describe our team as “commercial and results driven”.
What sets us apart from others is our ability to truly listen to our clients and use their feedback to continually improve. Because of this, we have been recognised in national award programmes for innovation and client service excellence.
Chambers Review
The specialist banking team at Shoosmiths has a strong presence across the Midlands. The team is experienced in advising a number of major high street and challenger banks on real estate, corporate and acquisition finance as well as on revolving finance and asset-based lending matters. The department also works with borrowers in the retail sector and property clients.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths advised on the banking aspects of Proximity Data Centre's acquisition by nLighten.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shoosmiths meet each challenge in a logical manner whereby the risks are evaluated and solutions are put forward to suitably allow transactions to progress."
"They are an excellent team, providing excellent advice and support throughout. There is great support at all levels."
"Shoosmiths are excellent value for money. It's strong team for a realistic quote."
"I receive a response the same day. They are always consistent on their quotes and they understand their market very well."
"I can always get answers and responses fast."
"Shoosmiths meet each challenge in a logical manner whereby the risks are evaluated and solutions are put forward to suitably allow transactions to progress."
"They are an excellent team, providing excellent advice and support throughout. There is great support at all levels."
"Shoosmiths are excellent value for money. It's strong team for a realistic quote."
"I receive a response the same day. They are always consistent on their quotes and they understand their market very well."
"I can always get answers and responses fast."
Notable Practitioners
Jon Bew has substantial experience acting for banks and corporates on matters relating to acquisition finance. He also assists with refinancings.
"I consider Jon an excellent lawyer."
"Jon is excellent, just excellent."
"Jon is very knowledgeable from an asset-based lending perspective."
"If I'm not sure about something on a transaction, I go with Shoosmiths because I get a full, straight answer from Jon."
"Jon is a terrific lawyer and has a thorough understanding of the client and ensures the team delivers."
David Adams acts across a broad spectrum of banking matters, including on term loans as well as refinancings.
"David provides excellent client service."
Natalie Barnes focuses on acquisition finance. She acts for both borrowers and lenders.
"Natalie is my go-to lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
Midlands
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Aurelius Finance Company Limited
Close Brothers Invoice Finance Limited
HSBC Invoice Finance (UK) Limited
IGF Business Credit Limited
Shawbrook Bank Limited