About

Provided by Hill Dickinson LLP

Sound market knowledge and a solutions-driven approach to problem solving are essential requirements for the kind of effective legal advice you expect when you operate in the banking, lending and finance sector. You can be sure of a commercially-focussed approach from our expert finance specialists.

Our aim is to spot potential pitfalls at the early stage of a transaction, to minimise risks around timing, structure, viability and costs. Whether you operate in mainstream finance or lending to one of the more niche areas, from art sales to yacht finance, you can rely on our extensive experience. We can help at all levels, from drafting contracts to litigation.

We work closely with:

  • clearing banks
  • lending institutions
  • niche finance houses
  • specialist lenders

Our experience:

  • Currently appointed to a large number of the panels for the UK’s lending institutions.
  • Successfully completed a large number of investments in 2018 across the UK involving YFM,  EV,  the North West Equity Fund, Next Wave Partners, MLEF and Finance Wales.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - North West

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson covers real estate finance, debt refinancing and acquisition finance. The firm has expertise across the North West with notable practices in both Liverpool and Manchester. The team acts for companies in a variety of sectors and also represents a number of notable banking and non-banking lenders.

Work Highlights

Provided by Hill Dickinson LLP

  • Hill Dickinson advised The Royal Bank of Scotland on the re-documenting of its £500 million facility with the Government of Gibraltar.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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2
Debra Cooper
2
Band 2

Debra Cooper has significant expertise advising banks on real estate and acquisition finance.

Debra is always available and willing to support in whatever capacity is required.

2
Richard Capper
2
Band 2

Richard Capper advises clients on a range of banking and finance matters. His areas of expertise include acquisition finance, property finance and corporate lending.

Richard is always great to work with.

4
Alasdair Mackinnon
4
Band 4

Alasdair Mackinnon is noted for his work on project and real estate finance, and also assists with acquisition finance and refinancing matters.

Alasdair Mackinnon is noted for his work on project and real estate finance, and also assists with acquisition finance and refinancing matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hill Dickinson LLP

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North West

Banking & Finance

2
Debra Cooper
2
Band 2
2
Richard Capper
2
Band 2
4
Alasdair Mackinnon
4
Band 4

Members

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Alasdair Mackinnon

Chris Johnston