Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 3
Email address
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(01242) 221122Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Charles Russell Speechlys advised Tsokkos Hotelson amendments and restatements of a loan facility with Bank of Cyprus to allow for construction of new hotels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has the right depth, is very pragmatic, efficient and knows the practice area well."
"Charles Russell Speechlys has fantastic depth of knowledge throughout the team."
"The team is on hand to support as required and has a comprehensive understanding of complex situations and a pragmatic outlook that keeps the business protected."
"The team has the right depth, is very pragmatic, efficient and knows the practice area well."
"Charles Russell Speechlys has fantastic depth of knowledge throughout the team."
"The team is on hand to support as required and has a comprehensive understanding of complex situations and a pragmatic outlook that keeps the business protected."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Norton is an esteemed practitioner who is skilled in handling acquisition finance matters, in addition to facility agreements and securitisation issues. He is particularly knowledgeable in financing matters with a cross-border aspect, with a focus on the Middle East.
"He has a detailed understanding and knowledge of the sector and often takes a proactive approach to delivering solutions."
"He is highly knowledgeable, savvy, understands how to negotiate with clients and is a brilliant advisor."
"He is exceptional, both technically and commercially. Richard has the unique ability to cut through the noise of a transaction and ensure that the important commercial elements are absolutely right."
Philip Withey is recognised for his knowledge of funding arrangements for the real estate and corporate sectors and financial services regulations. He regularly acts for both banks and borrowers.
"Philip has been integral to the advice we have received which has always been of a very high standard."
"Philip is an excellent practitioner."