About

Provided by Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Whether you need advice on capital market issues, private placements, group borrowing structures, hedging arrangements, bank borrowing, sale and leaseback arrangements, off balance sheet funding structures or other types of funding we are here to guide you every step of the way. We have the largest and most experienced team of lawyers in the social housing finance sector and are a nationally respected practice.

The fact that we act regularly for both borrowers and funders means that we understand the needs and concerns of both as well as having a thorough knowledge of current loan terms. This enables us to contribute positively to the negotiation process and to suggest practical solutions when issues arise. We're here to make your life easier and are used to working on highly complex transactions. We are an essential part of the team in any innovative transaction and our depth of experience means that we add real value to all mainstream financings.




Chambers Review

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Social Housing: Finance - UK-wide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Trowers & Hamlins is a leading firm for all aspects of social housing finance. The team acts for both borrowers and lenders, and frequently advises housing associations on capital markets transactions and finance restructuring. It demonstrates notable experience handling all documents for high-value revolving credit facilities.

Work Highlights

  • Trowers & Hamlins advised Peabody Trust on the establishment of its medium-term note programme, enabling the issuance of £1 billion in notes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adrian Carter
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Adrian Carter
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Eminent Practitioners
Adrian Carter is sought after to advise registered providers and lenders on social housing-related finance matters such as bond issuances, refinancing of loan agreements and capital markets concerns.
Eleanor James
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Eleanor James
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Band 2
Eleanor James advises registered providers on loan and development financing, with substantial experience handling bond issues, private placements and the charging of real property.

Eleanor has strong sector knowledge and expertise.

Melanie Comer
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Melanie Comer
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Band 2
Melanie Comer acts on a range of financing matters, including private placements, loan facilities and bonds. She is particularly active for housing associations.

Melanie and her team set out clear programmes of work, found practical solutions to any matters raised and completed to timescale and budget.

Natalie Singh
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Natalie Singh
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Band 2
Natalie Singh is experienced in a range of social housing finance matters. She is frequently called upon by housing associations and other borrowers to advise on private placements, public and private bond issues and the restructuring of existing debt facilities.

Natalie's wider sector knowledge and experience has been brilliant in finding solutions to overcome issues and to highlight things that we may not have been aware of.

Natalie Singh has an excellent understanding of funding issues within our sector and has pushed hard to ensure that we have achieved agreed positions which suit the organisation.

Natalie is really clear, accessible and responsive. She is just outstanding. She has really strong commercial awareness.

Ranked Lawyers at
Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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UK-wide

Social Housing: Finance

Adrian Carter
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Adrian Carter
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Eminent Practitioners
Eleanor James
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Eleanor James
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Band 2
Melanie Comer
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Melanie Comer
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Band 2
Natalie Singh
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Natalie Singh
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Band 2

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