Banking & Finance | UK

Pinsent Masons has a highly experienced lender-focused practice which maintains strong relationships with major clearing banks. Aside from specialising in corporate lending, syndicated finance and large asset-based lending transactions, the team also possesses strong expertise in refinancing transactions, working capital mandates and acquisition finance. The department is noted for representing non-bank lenders, such as investment funds. It draws on the strength of its international network to assist clients with multijurisdictional banking matters.

Browne Jacobson is known for advising clients on a broad range of finance work, including debt finance and asset-based lending. The team also acts on corporate restructurings and refinancing transactions. It often assists banks, private equity firms and borrowers with financing packages for acquisitions, real estate and project developments.

The specialist finance team at DLA Piper is recognised for its representation of leading banks, corporates and asset management groups in a full range of banking and finance matters, including revolving credit facilities and working capital loans. The department offers experience in cross-border syndicated corporate finance and is highly regarded for its expertise in asset-based lending, real estate finance and leveraged finance.

Gateley has a strong regional banking and finance team with a presence in both Birmingham and Nottingham. The team has extensive experience in real estate finance, working with both investors and developers. The department is also known for its private equity and acquisition finance expertise and for its asset-based lending work. The firm assists lenders as well as corporate clients.

Freeths has a strong regional team with expertise in public sector finance and acquisition finance. Clients benefit from its network of offices covering both Birmingham and Nottingham. The team has considerable experience in the healthcare and real estate sectors, with an impressive track record acting for care home operators, student accommodation developers and investors on development finance mandates. It also advises key UK clearing banks.

Gowling is regularly called upon to assist borrower-side clients with acquisition finance and refinancing. The team is additionally experienced in arranging funding packages with banking syndicates and assisting with banking restructurings. It often works with private equity firms, and advises clearing banks on corporate lending and real estate transaction matters.

The specialist banking team at Shoosmiths has a strong presence across the Midlands. The team is experienced in advising a number of major high street and challenger banks on real estate, corporate and acquisition finance as well as on revolving finance and asset-based lending matters. The department also works with borrowers in the retail sector and property clients.

Squire Patton Boggs is particularly experienced in corporate banking work, including refinancings and management buyouts, as well as real estate transactions. The team also possesses expertise in development finance. It frequently acts on behalf of banks, borrowers and venture capitalists on sponsor-backed acquisition finance matters. The firm is notable for its expertise in cross-border transactions, particularly in Europe.

Mills & Reeve is renowned primarily for its work with borrower-side clients, including corporates. The firm is additionally noted for its lender-side representation, including a number of the major clearing banks. It possesses commendable expertise in revolving credit facilities, as well as acquisition finance and refinancing.

Shakespeare Martineau has a reputable banking and finance practice with offices across the Midlands, including Solihull, Nottingham, Lincoln and Birmingham. The team demonstrates notable expertise in acquisition and development finance. It advises major banks on a range of refinancing matters. It also has a prominent Islamic finance practice.