Banking & Finance | UK

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.

Squire Patton Boggs has a strong leveraged financing and asset-based lending practice. The team often provides advice on acquisition finance transactions for lenders and borrowers and is also 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.

Gateley Legal's banking team stands out for the breadth of its expertise. The team works with clients on everything from corporate banking through to asset-based lending and real estate finance. Clients include private equity groups, traditional lenders and debt funds.

Hill Dickinson has expertise across the North West with notable teams in both Liverpool and Manchester. While corporate and real estate finance are two key areas of focus for the firm, the banking team also advises on asset-based lending.

Shoosmiths is a well-recognised presence in the region and best known for its advice to clients on real estate finance transactions. The team works with both traditional and alternative lenders, as well as borrowers and developers. The group is also capable of advising on corporate and leveraged finance.

Clyde & Co's banking team is recognised for the strength of its real estate finance work. The team works with both banks and alternative lenders, as well as a range of borrowers. The group advises across a range of areas, including investment and development financing.

Eversheds Sutherland is best known for its banking work for corporate borrowers. The team is also capable of advising lenders and private equity groups. While corporate finance forms the core of the practice, the team also assists clients with leveraged finance transactions.