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Shoosmiths LLP

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Shoosmiths LLP

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.

Clients (5)

  • AIB Group (UK) plc
  • Ulster Bank
  • Danske Bank
  • Ultimate Finance
  • Industrial Finance & Leasing

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Northern Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The Shoosmiths banking team advises corporate borrowers and lenders on everything from acquisition financing through to real estate financing and asset-based lending. The team is adept at handling matters involving a wide array of sectors including retail, technology and leisure.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Shoosmiths advised Ulster Bank on new facilities provided to the Herbert Group to fund the acquisition of Bloomfield Shopping Centre, Bangor.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Shoosmiths produces good-quality work.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • Shoosmiths has a very strong team with a sound track record of delivering solutions to complex issues across a range of sectors.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK

Members

Provided by Shoosmiths LLP

  • Grainne Fairbrother

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