Broadfield Law UK LLP acts for clients in sectors such as the manufacturing, technology, private equity, property and hospitality spaces. Pracitce head John Barker provides advice on various financial transactions and arrangements.
Banking and finance in South East
Broadfield Law UK LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
John Barker
Principaux clients
Keen & Toms Partnership Limited
Hypnos
Workbooks Online Limited
YFM Equity Partners
Ama Capital
Strata Creative Holdings Limited
FSP Consulting Services Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Keen & Toms Partnership Limited and Hypnos Limited on their new asset-based facilities agreement from IGF Business Credit Limited.
- Advised Workbooks Online Limited in connection with the investment in it by BGF and the associated amendment and restatement of its banking facilities with Virgin Money.
- Advised a new leadership team in connection with their management buyout of YFM Equity Partners and the senior loan facility entered into in connection with that buyout transaction.
HCR Law
HCR Law predominantly works in the private equity sector, as well as being involved in the technology and manufacturing industries. Victoria Dingle’s work is regularly recognised, leveraging expertise in corporate lending mandates.
Principaux clients
Triple Point
Stratton Aviation UK Ltd
OakNorth Bank plc
Ethos Partners LLP
ThinCats Limited
Lloyds Banking Group
Advanced Innergy Group
Metro Bank plc
HSBC UK Bank plc
Queens Park Equity LLP
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Secured Fixed Income (Triple Point) on facilities to Red Sky Food Group to fund the acquisition of Delenco Foods, refinance existing borrowings and provide working capital.
- Advised the borrower on an asset and equity-funded purchase of Darts Corner, exiting incumbent sponsor Key Capital Partners.
- Advised OakNorth Bank on £30,000,000 debt facilities to ICP Educare to support multiple acquisitions under its buy‑and‑build strategy backed by Innervation Capital Partners.
Dentons
Dentons has a well-established banking and finance team in Milton Keynes, acting for a range of household-name clients across the leisure, retail, energy and infrastructure, and real estate sectors. Drawing on extensive domestic and international experience, practice head Christopher Colclough leads the team on a broad mix of matters, regularly advising on complex loan facilities, restructurings and cross-border transactions. Faye Garvey strengthens the offering with her experience in refinancing and venture capital financing work. As another notable team member, Matthew Exton supports on key matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christopher Colclough
Autres avocats clés:
Faye Garvey; Matthew Exton
Principaux clients
HSBC
NatWest
Home Décor
Bank of Montreal
National Bank of Canada
Cox Powertrain Limited
Group 1 Automotive UK Limited
Cordiant Capital
Howard James Angel
Santander
Roynat Capital Inc.
Christie Group Plc
Lysara
Africa Mobile Networks
Erste Group
ING Bank (Poland and Netherlands)
Komercni Banka
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Chandlers Garage Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited, on seven term loan facilities made available by Volkswagen Bank GmbH trading as Volkswagen Bank United Kingdom Branch for the purpose of capital raising in connection with properties owned by Group 1 Estates Limited.
- Acted for Bank of Montreal on the second amendment and restatement of its facility with Groupe Dynamite Inc.
- Acted for Howard James Angel and BW SIPP Trustees Limited as the borrower of a revolving loan facility to assist with the refinancing of its existing indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisition of certain properties.
Shoosmiths LLP
Working closely with the firm’s corporate team, Shoosmiths LLP’s banking and finance practice is well equipped to handle both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters across the South East. The team advises a varied roster of clients, including major global banks, accounting firms and retailers, across the education, energy, healthcare, manufacturing and technology sectors. The group's workload spans a broad range of transactions, involving structured financings, asset-based lending issues and revolving credit facilities. Team lead Alexandra Triptree is noted for her expertise in complex leveraged finance and cross-border transactions, while Suzanne Love remains a trusted adviser to a long-standing, regional client base.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandra Triptree
Autres avocats clés:
Suzanne Love; Sophie Tyler
Principaux clients
Investec Bank plc
Shawbrook Bank Limited
Heligan Group
British International Investment plc (formerly CDC Group plc)
Foundation Investment Partners Limited
Dukes Education Group
Cavendish Education Group
Rotala Group Ltd
Livingbridge Enterprises LLP
Ten Entertainment Group plc
Business Growth Fund (BGF)
Five Arrows Principal Investments
Five arrows Capital Partners
Lloyds Development Capital (LDC)
Central England Co-operative Limited
Beverley Funerals Limited
Metro Bank Plc
FRP Advisory LLP
Rothschild
Axis Arbor
Tatsu Partners
Interpath
Deloitte
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Dukes Education Group in relation to multi-million facilities provided by a club of lenders including Macquarie, Deutsche Bank and HSBC.
- Advised Shoo 684 Bidco Limited in relation to multi-million facilities to finance the investment in and merger of Ishka Limited and AirFinance Global Limited.
- Advised Shawton Energy in relation to multi-million sterling facilities from Triodos Bank UK to finance the design, development, construction and subsequent operation of a ground-mounted solar panel development in Pembroke.
Stevens & Bolton LLP
Stevens & Bolton LLP demonstrates a broad range of industry sector expertise, advising on matters including project financings, shareholder loan refinancings and the refinancing of existing facilities across the transport, childcare, automotive, retail, infrastructure and construction sectors. The firm is recognised for its cross-border competence, and frequently liaises with both the corporate and real estate departments. Andrew Dodds leads on high-profile matters, advising both lenders and borrowers on complex transactions. Matthew Padian is also a key team member, and assists companies and lenders with loan facilities.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrew Dodds
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Padian
Principaux clients
Rock Rail
Aspria
Store Property Investments
Dumbleton Hall / Chatham Park Developments
Boundary Real Estate Partners
Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited
Masento
Abbey Wood Property Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Rock Rail, an investor-developer of rolling stock and rail infrastructure, regarding debt and equity funding.
- Advised Masento, a staffing and analytics business, on its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure.
- Advised Abbey Wood Property Limited on financing for a major mixed-use redevelopment in South-East London.
Birketts LLP
Birketts LLP is experienced in handling a broad range of banking and finance matters, including debt refinancings, revolving credit facilities, and the amendment and reinstatement of existing facilities. The firm advises clients across a variety of sectors such as the retail, manufacturing, property, and hospitality and leisure spaces, as well as undertaking cross-border work. Devreaux Gravell is a key contact, recognised for his specialist knowledge in real estate finance, regularly advising banks and other lenders on complex matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Devreaux Gravell
Principaux clients
Denbury Homes Limited
Lloyds Bank plc
HSBC Bank Plc
Metro Bank PLC
National Westminster Bank plc/Royal Bank of Scotland
One Savings Bank trading as Kent Reliance
Novastone Capital Advisors
DCK Group
Alternative Income Limited
MM Flowers Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Alternative Income Limited on its £41,000,000 real estate investment facilities (with a £10,000,000 accordion) provided by HSBC UK Bank plc.
- Advised Metro Bank on the £28.5m term loan it made available to the Capital Care Group.
- Advised Lloyds Bank PLC on facilities (term and RCF) of £42m in aggregate to Science Group Plc, together with a full security package.
Cripps
Based within the firm's corporate team, Cripps’ banking and finance practice acts for clients across a range of sectors, including the retail and leisure, real estate, insurance, and private credit spaces. Its work includes refinancings, regulatory and structuring advice, and the amendment of existing credit agreements. Team co-head Craig Bowers advises borrower clients on complex transactions, while fellow co-head Dawn Shadwell draws on specialist expertise in invoice finance to support lenders. Victoria Jackson is a notable member, using her knowledge in corporate finance to advise on acquisitions and restructuring matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Craig Bowers; Dawn Shadwell
Autres avocats clés:
Victoria Jackson
Principaux clients
U.S. Hospitality Publishers Inc.
The FSE Group
CH1 Investment Partners LLP
RoundShield Partners
Close Brothers Limited
Holiday Extras
Peer Holdings
TBH Property Holdings Ltd
The Conduit
Paydens
Black Sheep Coffee
B.P. Marsh
Cadogan Estate
Ocean Infinity
ECapital Commercial Finance
DMH Stallard LLP
Acting for both borrowers and lenders, DMH Stallard LLP’s banking and finance team focuses on the healthcare, technology, hospitality and education sectors, handling the refinancing of existing debt, multi-facility financing packages and acquisition finance work. Leading the team, Sarah Naylor benefits the department with her expertise in advising challenger banks and SMEs, with an emphasis on the care and hotels sectors. Also a key member, Tyne Harman assists on a broad range of matters, including transactions involving cross-border elements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sarah Naylor
Autres avocats clés:
Tyne Harman
Principaux clients
Shoreham Port Authority
National Westminster Bank plc (and other members of the NatWest Group, including RBS and Coutts)
Santander UK plc
Caffyns plc
Principle Cleaning Group Limited (and other group companies)
Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending Limited
Paragon Development Finance Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Lloyds on the refinancing of a portfolio of 41 residential properties held by a corporate borrower.
Field Seymour Parkes LLP
Field Seymour Parkes LLP advises a range of clients across the private equity, technology, travel and hospitality, marine technology, life sciences and energy sectors. Involved in cross-border work, the team also draws on the expertise of the firm's corporate and real estate departments. Motor finance specialist Alex Illingworth leads the team, which also includes Dan Barnhouse, who is noted for his debt finance expertise.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alex Illingworth
Autres avocats clés:
Dan Barnhouse
Principaux clients
Santander UK PLC
HSBC UK Bank PLC
Honda Finance Europe Plc
National Westminster Bank Plc
Secure Trust Bank PLC
BGF Investment Management Limited
Bewley Homes PLC
On Direct Business Services Limited
South West Investment Fund
Cornwall and Isle of Scilly Investment Fund
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a clearing bank client on its security priority arrangements as part of a debt stack for an IT manufacturing business.
- Advised BGF Investment Management Limited on a substantial fourth follow-on investment with multi-jurisdictional security.
- Advised a property investment company on a substantial loan to refinance a large property portfolio.
Foot Anstey
Foot Anstey’s banking and finance team has continued to grow with the addition of Samantha Uzell from Stevens & Bolton LLP in July 2025. The department acts for a variety of clients spanning the renewable energy, leisure, retail, media, waste and military spaces, with work encompassing project finance matters and acquisition finance issues; the practice also includes a dedicated Islamic finance team. Emma Earp leads the team, advising household-name banks, corporate borrowers and lenders on domestic and international transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Emma Earp
Autres avocats clés:
Samantha Uzell
Principaux clients
HSBC UK Bank PLC
Lloyds Bank PLC
National Westminster Bank Plc
Santander Bank Plc
MSP Capital Ltd
Crondall Energy Ltd
Elmya Energy
Human Forest Limited (trading as Forest)
August Equity
Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA
WElink Group
Premier Veterinary Group Plc
SCIS Holdings Limited
CBRE Loan Services Ltd
Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited
Community Energy Together Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Elmya Energy on its strategic joint venture with Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure.
Paris Smith LLP
Paris Smith LLP’s banking and finance practice is active in different sectors including the leisure and retail, marine, residential care, motor and vehicles, real estate and manufacturing spaces. With its work predominantly focusing on the real estate sector, the practice works closely with the commercial property and corporate teams, helping to advise developers. James McNeil is active in the field, representing high-profile corporate clients and household-name banks. Fred Chandler assists on matters involving the amendment and restatement of loans, as well as other refinancing transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
James McNeil
Autres avocats clés:
Fred Chandler
Principaux clients
Interbay Funding Ltd
Hampshire Trust Bank plc
Yacht Havens Limited
Santander UK plc
Castle Trust Capital Plc
Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings Limited (Utilita Bowl)
Haskins Garden Centres Limited
Hilliers Nurseries Limited
Stelling Properties Limited and Unilife Limited
National Westminster Bank plc / The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Interbay Funding Ltd on five term loan facilities totalling an aggregate amount of up to £45,000,000, which was made available to a wider group of seven obligors secured against a mix of buy-to-let and commercial assets.
- Advised Yacht Havens Limited in connection with the restructuring of its financial indebtedness provided by Lloyds Bank PLC.
- Advised residential and social care group Dolphin Homes (Holdings) Limited on the refinance of its existing indebtedness by Clydesdale Bank’s Virgin Money brand.
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP handles a vast range of banking and finance work, including advising on property investment facility agreements, complex loan agreements, and the amendment and restatement of existing loans. Acting for both lenders and borrowers, the team is involved in the real estate, manufacturing, housing, hospitality and healthcare sectors. Practice head John Chater leads on domestic and international matters, utilising his expertise on bilateral and syndicated transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Chater
Principaux clients
Santander UK plc
HSBC UK Bank plc
MMR Research
Zorin Finance
Butterfield Mortgages
AIB
Bank of China
Bank ABC
Cynergy Bank
Frontier Development Capital Limited
British Arab Commercial Bank Plc
B.I.G Finance Limited
Carver Group Limited
Shaneel Enterprises Ltd
The Magic Bean Co. Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Zorin Finance on its facility to an international borrower for the acquisition of 52 properties.
- Advised HSBC on its c. £20m LMA facility to a borrower in the pharmaceuticals sector.
- Advised a global manufacturing company on its various facilities amounting to £344,000,000 across a number of jurisdictions.
Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)
Working closely with the firm's commercial property department, Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)'s banking and finance team advises mainly banks and property developers across the property, gaming and charities spaces. Its work includes drafting and negotiating facilities agreements, establishing security trust arrangements, preparing templates, and handling general revolving credit facilities. Department head Steve Cole has specialist expertise in banking and finance work, while Nick Gent works on cross-border matters, acting for property developers and specialist lenders.
Responsables de la pratique:
Steve Cole
Autres avocats clés:
Nick Gent
Principaux clients
Handelsbanken Plc
Doorway 4 Law Limited
Heirloom Fair Legal LLC
HSBC UK Bank Plc
Shorewood Homes Ltd
MSP Capital Ltd
Doorway Capital
Auxo Group Holdings Limited
The Property Franchise Group plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Handelsbanken Plc on the drafting and negotiation of a £56,000,000 quadrupletranche senior facilities agreement to refinance a prominent regional property developer’s existing borrowing.
- Advised Doorway 4 Law Limited on the issuance of £32 million and £24 million deeply discounted bond facilities (total £56 million) funded initially by a Cayman Islands bondholder.
- Advised Heirloom Fair Legal LLC, creating a modular template facility agreement and full suite of bespoke security, intercreditor and ancillary documents to support its UK litigation funding operations.
Clarke Willmott LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP is instructed in relation to advising properties and banks, drawing on the firm’s broader expertise in real estate. The department works in the real estate and healthcare spaces, with a focus on development finance work, advising both lenders and borrowers. Group head Rich Eldridge is recognised for his specialist expertise in banking and finance, with extensive knowledge of transactional arrangements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rich Eldridge
Principaux clients
HSBC UK Bank plc
Allica Bank Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Allica Bank Limited on refinancing a portfolio of 22 leasehold properties provided by a term loan facility.
- Advised Allica Bank Limited on refinancing a portfolio of three newly developed mixed-use properties provided by a term loan facility.
- Advised HSBC on lending to assist a dental practice with the acquisition of two further dental practices.
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
The corporate team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP has continued to grow its expertise in banking and finance, with its work spanning over a range of sectors including the travel and leisure, higher education, retail, motor and infrastructure industries. Jake Holmes leads the team with notable experience in development and real estate finance, while Lauren Green supports on a range of transactional matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jake Holmes
Autres avocats clés:
Lauren Green
Principaux clients
HSBC UK Bank plc
Santander UK plc
National Westminster Bank plc
Lloyds Bank plc
Utilita Energy Limited
Clydesdale Bank plc (trading as Virgin Money)
Etta Finance Ltd
Brightstar Hotels Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised HSBC UK Bank plc in connection with euro and dollar term facilities to an international technology services provider.
- Advised HSBC UK Bank plc in connection with a £20 million revolving credit facility to an AIM listed, national “games bar” chain.
- Advised HSBC UK Bank plc in connection with a £2,900,000 term loan facility to a multi-jurisdictional conglomerate for the acquisition of a specialist electrical and mechanical engineering group.
Thomson Snell & Passmore
Thomson Snell & Passmore’s team predominantly acts for developers in the housing industry, with work including advising on complex restructuring finance, term loan facilities and sales of share capital. Anthony Morton has recently joined the team from Pinsent Masons LLP, offering his expertise on cross-border financings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anthony Morton
Principaux clients
Paragon Development Finance Limited
Close Brothers Limited
Quantum Development Finance Limited
Shawbrook Bank Limited
Fernham Homes Limited
Tribeca Technology Holdings Limited
Lodge Brothers Funerals Limited
Doré Metal Services Southern Limited
JR Pet Products
Lloyds Bank plc
Commercial Acceptances Limited
LendNet Property LLP
LendInvest Security Trustees Limited
Dantis Capital Limited
Tradelend Limited
Aldermore Bank Limited
Handelsbanken Plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Tribeca Technology Holdings Limited on the sale side of a transaction where the purchaser was New York-based, Abacus Group, which is backed by FFL Partners.
- Advised Paragon Development Finance Limited in respect of a combined £35 million development loan facility to connected Borrower SPVs, in respect of the acquisition and development of two sites in the South East, for the erection of a 79-bedroom care home with a combined gross development value of £60 million.
- Advised the shareholders of Lodge Bros. (Funerals) Limited (Company) in relation to a complex, multi-million-pound sale of the entire issued share capital of the Company to a newly formed employee-ownership trust (EOT).