Banking & Finance | UK

Stevens & Bolton has a thriving banking and finance team with a presence handling corporate debt financing, real estate and restructuring. It advises high street banks, challenger banks and borrowers on domestic and international transactions. It offers experience in the financing of management buyouts. The team frequently advises clients on mid-market transactions. It is increasingly active in trade finance and venture debt for private equity firms and expanding portfolio companies.

Trethowans has a well-reputed banking team with a wide-ranging offering, advising on acquisition, property and agriculture finance. It regularly acts institutional lenders, alternative lenders and corporate borrowers. It also advises financial institutions on regulatory issues and enforcement and recovery procedures. The team is experienced in assisting clients with intercreditor arrangements.

Blake Morgan has a go-to practice for mid-market transactions. It is noted for advising UK clearing banks on matters including structured financing, refinancing and acquisition financing. It also acts for corporates wishing to negotiate accounts receivable financing. Blake Morgan's expertise extends to advising lenders on financing MBOs, Islamic finance and regulatory issues.

Clarke Willmott offers clients its expertise in acquisition and development finance matters. The team is experienced in acting for both borrowers and lenders, counting banks and healthcare companies amongst its client base.

Cripps handles a range of transactions across the region, with notable expertise in the healthcare sector. The team maintains its strong relationships with high street banks. It advises clients on debt and equity finance as well as on secured lending structures. The team assists with asset management investments and agreements.

DMH Stallard is routinely instructed to handle a diverse range of loan transactions, with experience advising on acquisition finance and property finance. Its clients include a number of major UK clearing and challenger banks, as well as a range of borrowers.

Paris Smith is highly active on debt finance transactions, offering a full spectrum of banking expertise encompassing acquisition, asset and property finance. It is regularly sought after by retail banking groups, house builders and developers for real estate finance-related work. Paris Smith also acts for UK clearing and challenger banks on leveraged finance, debt facilities and working capital facilities.

Womble Bond Dickinson has a pre-eminent practice with a strong track record acting for borrowers on various banking matters, regionally and nationally. The team offers expertise across a range of sectors, including property, retail, manufacturing and energy finance, particularly in relation to renewable energy. The group is adept at handling asset finance and refinancing matters, and provides further expertise in cross-border financing.

Thomson Snell & Passmore has a notable banking and finance practice across Kent. The team regularly acts for lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing transactions. It is well placed to advise on acquisition finance, facilities and funding agreements.