Operating nationally and internationally, the team at Browne Jacobson LLP primarily acts for lenders, funders and corporates on acquisition finance, structured finance and litigation funding matters. Practice co-head Shaun McCabe is highly experienced in leading high-profile acquisition finance, management buyout and debt advisory matters, many of which include cross-border elements. James Busby assists on high-profile refinancing and restructuring matters, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional deals.

Often engaged in cross-border transactions, Freeths LLP predominantly advises banks and healthcare organisations. Chris Freeston heads up the practice, working on a broad range of matters, including refinancings and acquisition financings. With a focus on banking clients, Katie Hillier frequently advises on facility agreements, security documentation and the CP satisfaction aspects of transactions. Specialising in the automotive and care industries, Gary Richardson leads on facility agreements and security documentation matters, while Billy Shaw often assists on these cases.

Noted for its ‘very commercial and pragmatic’ approach, Gateley Legal predominantly acts for banks, direct fund lenders and clients within the manufacturing and real estate industries. Practice head Anna Mayfield often leads on matters involving refinancings and acquisition finance issues, mainly advising banks and alternative funders. Alicia Bradburn assists on management-buyout issues, while Megan Kirby often advises on refinancing matters.

Geldards LLP handles funding arrangements, facility agreements and finance documentation, with a focus on advising educational institutions and councils. Noted for her ‘extensive experience of financing structuring and documentation’, Jenny Chatten leads the practice from Nottingham, and often advises on facility agreements and renewable energy funding issues. Sarah Bailey-Parke provides assistance on negotiating security documents and finance documentation.

Howes Percival LLP handles a range of banking and finance matters, including acquisition finance and real estate finance work, with a particular focus on the technology, engineering and automotive industries. National practice head Simon Warburton handles refinancing matters, while Katherine Cereghino leads on acquisition finance issues, and Faye Meredith is a key contact for real estate transactions.

Recognised by clients for its ‘strong transactional skills’, Shoosmiths LLP specialises in asset-based lending issues, acquisition finance work and drafting bank documentation. Practice head David Adams leads on acquisition finance matters, with a focus on the infrastructure industry. Jessika Thumpston is a key contact for manufacturing matters, often negotiating finance, security and amendment documents.