Banking & Finance | UK

Addleshaw Goddard has a market-leading practice and frequently acts for major clearing banks on high-value and complex transactions. As well as its lender-side work, the team also regularly assists corporate borrowers. It demonstrates strength in both leveraged finance and refinancing transactions, while also being notable for its strength in areas related to corporate banking, such as social housing finance and property finance.

DLA Piper has a strong track record of handling debt finance, asset-based lending, real estate finance and project finance matters. It acts for both borrowers and lenders, including UK clearing banks. The firm is capable of advising on cross-border transactions from its Leeds and Sheffield offices. It further advises on the financing of cross-border investments.

Walker Morris is a borrower-focused practice that represents leading corporate clients on a range of matters. It also assists lender clients, both alternative and traditional, with the latter being demonstrated by its place on a number of bank panels. Walker Morris offers additional expertise in asset-based lending and real estate funding, complemented by a leading real estate team.

Pinsent Masons is most notable for its work for UK clearing banks, regularly appearing on corporate finance, real estate finance and leveraged finance matters. In addition, the team acts for a number of alternative financial service providers and challenger banks. Pinsent Masons further advises on cross-border refinancing transactions.

Squire Patton Boggs advises businesses and regional and international banks on corporate banking matters including acquisition financings. It also works with major UK banks in niche areas such as receivables finance facilities. The team is also well-placed to act on real estate finance matters.

Irwin Mitchell has a solid banking group that advises both borrowers and lenders on corporate banking mandates, as well as related areas such as real estate financings. Its lender client base includes UK clearing banks, alternative lenders and private banking groups. On the borrower side, Irwin Mitchell has notable expertise in regard to property financing matters on a domestic and international level.

Shoosmiths has a reputable banking and finance team in Leeds, acting on both traditional and alternative lending. The firm is well-versed in refinancing transactions, in addition to providing support in relation to the finance aspects of M&A deals.

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

Clarion is a Leeds-headquartered firm that handles a range of banking and finance matters, with experience in asset-based lending and real estate finance. Its clients include UK clearing banks and challenger banks.