Banking & Finance | UK

Shoosmiths has a thriving practice which benefits from a dedicated finance team, with expertise in acquisition finance and corporate lending transactions. The firm is capable of handling asset-based lending and debt finance matters. It often represents large banks, private equity houses and corporate borrowers. This enviable scope of expertise expands to handling multi-jurisdictional and currency transactions. The team offers expertise in the energy, healthcare, hospitality and retail sectors.

Blake Morgan advises major clearing banks and corporate groups on mid-market transactions. The team is notable for its work on acquisition finance and real estate finance mandates.

Dentons has an established team with a track record acting for a number of blue-chip banks on a range of financing matters. The team also acts for international corporate borrowers within the automotive, manufacturing and real estate sectors. It offers a strong national network with a presence on cross-border mandates. Dentons' lawyers are experienced at advising on securing large loan facilities against property portfolios.

Osborne Clarke has an eminent banking and finance team that advises on a range of matters, including acting for lenders and borrowers on corporate and syndicated lending and acquisition finance. The firm maintains good relationships with banking groups in the region, and has notable strength in investment funds, capital markets and leveraged finance. Lawyers are active on matters involving debt finance and within the technology and education sectors. Clients of the firm include clearing banks, start-ups and private equity firms.

Field Seymour Parkes has a compact team focusing on banking and finance transactions. The team acts for a number of prominent clearing banks on a full range of transaction types, with notable expertise in real estate financing. Field Seymour Parkes has expertise in bridge funding, acquisition and investment facilities for developers.

Penningtons Manches Cooper is very experienced in advising lenders and borrowers on financing work. Its areas of work include MBOs, acquisition and education financing as well as bridge refinancing. The team draws its borrower clients from the construction and food and beverages sectors, among others.