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.

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.

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.

Eversheds Sutherland has a respected finance team that regularly works with leading corporate groups and well-known lenders. The team is able to leverage its network of UK and international offices when advising on cross-border deals. The team has specialist expertise in a number of areas including education and real estate.

Pinsent Masons has a highly regarded banking and finance practice. The team works with corporate borrowers and lenders, with the latter including both traditional and alternative lenders. Clients benefit from the team's specialist knowledge in areas such as asset-based lending and structured finance.

Squire Patton Boggs' Leeds-based banking and finance team regularly advises clients on high-value cross-border transactions. It works with companies, banks and private equity sponsors on a wide range of transaction types.

Shoosmiths has a reputable banking and finance team in Leeds which acts on both traditional and alternative lending. The firm is well versed in a range of deal types with notable expertise on leveraged transactions. The team also works with borrower clients.

Womble Bond Dickinson has a strong track record of acting for borrowers on various banking matters, both 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.