Banking & Finance | UK

Addleshaw Goddard acts for high-profile clients, including household-name banks. The team advises on a range of banking matters, with particular expertise in real estate finance, leveraged finance and acquisition finance. The department has a dedicated asset-based lending team and regularly acts on domestic and cross-border mandates involving private equity firms and alternative lenders.

The highly respected finance team at DLA Piper has a wealth of experience in relation to leveraged finance and asset finance. It also assists clients with acquisition finance, real estate finance and refinancing matters. The team advises corporate borrowers, banks and non-traditional lenders and is able to leverage the firm's global network to tackle multi-jurisdictional challenges.

Pinsent Masons works on a wide range of banking and finance matters acting for local authorities, banks and investors. The team demonstrates particular expertise in syndicated lending, real estate finance, refinancing transactions and acquisition finance.

Shoosmiths is a well-recognised presence in the region with the ability to handle a range of matters including acquisition finance and development finance. The team is also capable of advising on issues relating to leveraged financing and facility agreements. The firm advises on both domestic and international work for borrowers from the real estate sector as well as for a number of banking clients.

Squire Patton Boggs has a strong leveraged financing and asset-based lending practice, with further capabilities across the banking and finance spectrum. The team often provides advice on acquisition finance transactions for lenders and borrowers and is 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.

Fieldfisher assists clients with various banking and finance matters, including acquisition finance and refinancings. The practice has additional experience with real estate and project finance. Advising both borrowers and lenders on mandates, the team frequently acts for banks and other financial institutions.

Gateley has a recognised borrower practice with clients including local companies and private equity houses. The firm also undertakes work for banks and alternative lenders. The team has notable experience in relation to real estate finance, acting for a range of investors, lenders and developers. The department also advises on debt funding and refinancing.

Weightmans is known for its work with public sector clients. Additionally, the team offers expertise in financing involving domestic and European public investment funds. The department also assists clients with development finance and refinancing matters.