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Band 3

Banking & Finance

Thames Valley

9 Years Ranked

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Provided by John Barker

UK

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John advises on all aspects of banking and finance transactions and acts for borrowers, lenders, venture capitalists, and private equity firms.

He works on acquisition finance, corporate working capital, and real estate finance transactions, as well as on project loans, bridging loans, invoice discounting facilities, and a variety of other structured finance arrangements.

John started his career at Norton Rose and has been a specialist banking and finance lawyer for more than 20 years. He joined BDB Pitmans in January 2024.

Named in Chambers and Legal 500 and recognised in Best Lawyers, clients praise his ‘robust yet balanced advice’, ‘attention to detail’, ‘work ethic’, and the way that he ‘deals with matters with a minimum of fuss.’

Work Highlights

Advising a large fulfilment / logistics group on their £65 million invoice discounting and revolving acquisition facilities.

Acting for the agent bank in connection with £30 million LMA facility secured on a portfolio of commercial properties.

Acting for a private equity firm in connection with the re-financing of a software development ‘investee’ company.

Advising the senior lender on its original term loan to the Eden Project.

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Banking & Finance - Thames Valley
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Band 3

John Barker of BDB Pitmans advises major banks and borrowers on complex refinancing transactions and real estate finance deals.

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