Ranking tables
UK The South Banking & Finance
Rankings overview for Departments
Senior Statespeople
- Gwendoline Godfrey
Band 1
- Graham Jeffries
- Jonathan Porteous
- Kathryn Shimmin
Band 3
Up and Coming
- Liam Doughty Paris Smith LLP2 Years Ranked
- Ian Sharrock
Star Associates
Associates to watch
- Anna Richardson Shoosmiths LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kristian Johnson Clarke Willmott LLP2 Years Ranked
- Cole Stacey
- Matthew T. Padian
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Blake MorganBanking & FinanceUK 2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedBlake Morgan has a go-to practice for mid-market transactions. It's 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.1 DMH Stallard LLPBanking & FinanceUK 2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedDMH 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.1 Stevens & Bolton LLPBanking & FinanceUK 2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedStevens & 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's increasingly active in trade finance and venture debt for private equity firms and expanding portfolio companies.1 Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLPBanking & FinanceUK 2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedWomble 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.
Band 2
2 Paris Smith LLPBanking & FinanceUK 2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedParis 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.2 Trethowans LLPBanking & FinanceUK 2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedTrethowans 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.
Band 3
3 Clarke Willmott LLPBanking & FinanceUK 2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedClarke 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.