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Provided by Michael Black
Michael Black is a banking lawyer based in London. He focuses on secured corporate lending transactions with specific emphasis on asset-based lending and leveraged finance (especially in the technology sector). He also has extensive experience in restructuring and real estate finance. Michael acts primarily for banks and other financial institutions on bilateral and syndicated transactions both domestic and cross-border.
Michael is described as "an excellent commerically focused lawyer at the top of his game" in the Banking & Finance section of Chambers & Partners' 2024 UK legal directory. He is also ranked as a 'Leading Individual' for Asset-Based Lending in Legal 500 UK 2024.
Michael originally qualified in New Zealand as a barrister and solicitor in 1992 and also qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1996. He has worked in London since 1995.
Provided by Chambers
Michael is regarded as a pre-eminent practitioner in asset-based lending, advising banks and financial institutions on complex cross-border transactions. He also has notable expertise in the technology sector.