Department profile
Squire Patton Boggs

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Squire Patton Boggs

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Squire Patton Boggs has a strong leveraged financing and asset-based lending practice. The team often provides advice on acquisition finance transactions for lenders and borrowers and is also adept at handling refinancing matters and syndicated finance work. The department acts for both domestic and international clients, including traditional lenders as well as local public authorities.

Work Highlights

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  • Squire Patton Boggs advised international recruitment specialist Oliver James Associates in connection with a GBP31.7 million facility from Bayside Capital to refinance existing debt.

Strengths

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  • The team at Squire Patton Boggs are friendly and approachable with a proactive desire to assist as much as possible.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • They are responsive and enjoyable to work with.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Claire Shepherd
    Band 3Claire Shepherd

    Claire Shepherd

    Claire Shepherd is an experienced banking lawyer who works with clients on a wide range of transaction types. She is equally at home when advising on corporate and real estate financings.

  • Band 3Matthew Ingram
    Band 3Matthew Ingram

    Matthew Ingram

    Matthew Ingram advises clients, including private equity firms, corporate groups and banks, on a full suite of finance transactions. In particular, Ingram is noted for his advice on leveraged transactions.

    • Matt is exceptional. He has vast amounts of experience to call on and a great ability to be creative to make things happen. 

      Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • Band 4Andrew Kirkham
    Band 4Andrew Kirkham

    Andrew Kirkham

    Andrew Kirkham assists clients on both the lender and borrower's side with a range of matters, including leveraged and acquisition finance.

    • Andrew Kirkham is a strong operator who has worked with us on various deals.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK

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