About

Provided by Shoosmiths LLP

Our specialist banking & finance team delivers commercially relevant advice to meet the needs of lenders and borrowers across a range of debt finance solutions.  Our team has a wide breadth and high level of experience and advises clients on a range of financing transactions across a wide variety of industries including healthcare, energy, telecoms and retail, often with a multi-jurisdictional element.

Acting for borrowers, lenders and investors means we have a practical understanding of the needs of all parties to a financing transaction.

Our national team work closely with the UK's major banks and financial institutions and have approved panel solicitor status with many of them.

We manage transactions from start to finish, ensuring a smooth and cohesive process, enabling clients to continue to focus on building their relationships and running their businesses.

Our team will take responsibility for making the deal happen, speaking your language and putting your commercial interests first - one of the reasons clients describe our team as 'commercial and results driven'.

What sets us apart from others is our ability to truly listen to our clients and use their feedback to continually improve. Because of this, we have been recognised in national award programmes for innovation and client service excellence.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Midlands
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

The specialist banking team at Shoosmiths has a strong presence across the Midlands. The team is experienced in advising a number of major high street and challenger banks on real estate, corporate and acquisition finance as well as on revolving finance and asset-based lending matters. The department also works with borrowers in the retail sector and property clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised on the banking aspects of Proximity Data Centre's acquisition by nLighten.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jon Bew
2
Jon Bew
2
Band 2

Jon Bew has substantial experience acting for banks and corporates on matters relating to acquisition finance. He also assists with refinancings.

"I consider Jon an excellent lawyer."

"Jon is excellent, just excellent."

"Jon is very knowledgeable from an asset-based lending perspective."

"If I'm not sure about something on a transaction, I go with Shoosmiths because I get a full, straight answer from Jon."

"Jon is a terrific lawyer and has a thorough understanding of the client and ensures the team delivers."

David Adams
4
David Adams
4
Band 4

David Adams acts across a broad spectrum of banking matters, including on term loans as well as refinancings.

"David provides excellent client service."

Natalie Barnes
4
Natalie Barnes
4
Band 4

Natalie Barnes focuses on acquisition finance. She acts for both borrowers and lenders.

"Natalie is my go-to lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP

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Midlands

Banking & Finance

Jon Bew
2
Jon Bew
2
Band 2
David Adams
4
David Adams
4
Band 4
Natalie Barnes
4
Natalie Barnes
4
Band 4

Members

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Jessika Thumpston

Victoria Chan

Clients

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ABN AMRO

Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending Limited

IGF Business Credit Limited

Investec Bank Plc

Santander Bank Plc