Banking & Finance | UK

Burges Salmon has a wide-ranging practice with expertise in project finance, corporate banking and acquisition finance, frequently advising on debt transactions. The law firm has notable strength in the real estate and renewable energy sectors. The team regularly acts for lenders and borrowers on cross-border transactions with a number of major national banks and multinational corporations among its clientele.

Osborne Clarke has an exceptional team with expertise across a broad range of areas including acquisition, corporate and real estate finance. The firm provides a wealth of experience in the technology, energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is well versed in representing key banks and funds as lender's counsel, with experience acting for banking clients on multiparty transactions. It offers a growing body of expertise in renewable energy finance and is further known for expertise in debt funding and advising debt funds.

Ashfords is a respected regional practice with strength in property, acquisition and corporate finance. The firm is active in the public and energy sectors. The team also handles banking litigation, including lender claims as part of a strong lender-side practice servicing a number of national clearing banks.

Foot Anstey is recognised for handling a broad range of work including security and intercreditor structures. Its team is particularly active on real estate and acquisition finance, being also increasingly active in lending to renewable energy projects. The law firm counts major national banks, international investment and holding firms as clients.

Womble Bond Dickinson has a strong banking and finance team that is well-regarded for its crossover restructuring expertise. Its sector specialism includes energy and property finance, further strengthened by expertise in financial services regulations and capital markets. The team's expertise extends to acquisition and merger financing and refinancing matters. The law firm advises a number of banks as clients as well as significant borrowers.

Charles Russell Speechlys has a borrower-focused practice and a client roster including both large corporates and SMEs. The team is adept at advising on matters with a cross-border element, displaying particular skills in secured lending and real estate finance. It further demonstrates expertise in handling major aviation finance matters.

DAC Beachcroft holds a well-established reputation in real estate financing matters as well as investment, bridging and development loans. The law firm advises both banks and borrowers and is recognised for its expertise in acquisition finance as well as experience in multi-jurisdictional matters.

Michelmores offers sophisticated advice across a range of banking matters, including asset-based lending, acquisitions and international investment funds. The law firm provides specialist knowledge in the renewable energy and real estate sectors. The team regularly acts for lenders and borrowers, offering further expertise in project finance and alternative finance.