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Karen Williams

Karen Williams

UK 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

South West

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Michelmores LLP

UK

Practice Areas

I am a Partner in Michelmores’ Banking Restructuring and Insolvency team and lead our banking and finance offering.

I am a finance specialist advising in connection with domestic and international banking transactions as well as debt restructuring transactions. I have a diverse practice acting for clearing banks, alternative lenders, funds, social enterprises, private investors and borrowers in relation to development and bridging finance, project finance, secured lending and impact investment.

I have a particular specialism and passion for social impact investment and have advised impact investment institutions making a broad range of investments both domestically and internationally across the emerging markets.

Having had a background in restructuring, my clients value my pragmatic approach to ensuring that the appropriate safeguards are in place should issues arise in the future, and also my straightforward and decisive advice.

I joined Michelmores in 2011 and am proud to have progressed to Partner in a such a dynamic and ambitious Firm where our fantastic culture is at the heart of everything we do.

https://www.michelmores.com/people/karen-williams/

Industry Sector Expertise

Banking & Finance

Energy

Natural Capital

Natural Capital for Development

Natural Capital for Funders & Investors

Natural Capital for Land Managers

Natural Capital for Local & Central Government

Restructuring & Insolvency

Sustainable Economy

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Banking & Finance - South West

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Karen Williams specialises in social impact investment, advising institutional clients, investing both domestically and internationally, across a range of developing markets.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Karen was responsive and service-oriented in a complicated transaction.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Michelmores LLP (45)

East Anglia

London (Firms)

South West

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