UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire
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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.
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Shoosmiths has a reputable banking and finance team in Leeds which acts on both traditional and alternative lending. The firm is well versed in a range of deal types with notable expertise on leveraged transactions. The team also works with borrower clients.
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Shoosmiths advised Invica Industries on the refinancing of its existing asset-based lending facilities.
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Shoosmiths provide a good and well-rounded team - we are very happy with their service.
They have the breadth of experience to support with most if not all matters.
The team gave us clarity of advice as well as having a personable and friendly working style, technical knowledge and experience.
The whole team were very supportive. They answered the many questions I had and ensured that everything went smoothly and quickly.
They are quick to respond and are always happy to assist.
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Anna Robson leads Shoosmiths' banking and finance team in Leeds. A highly versatile lawyer, Robson regularly advises on both corporate and leveraged financings.
Anna Robson is brilliant to work with, she is friendly and gets the job done efficiently.
Anna is an excellent lawyer who is well known and respected in the regional market.
Anna was responsive, anticipated potential problems and was able to clearly explain the legal considerations, allowing us to work out what was important to us as a business.
We have worked with Anna on a number of deals over many years. She is great to work with and she's a solution-led legal adviser.
Charlotte Thomas assists with acquisition finance and refinancings, acting for borrowers as well as lenders.
Kat Raanan is an increasingly well-respected associate in the Leeds finance team at Shoosmiths. She advises clients on both the lender and borrower side, assisting on deals including refinancings and acquisition financings.
Kat Raanan is a strong member of the team and is well known in the regional market.
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Northern Ireland
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