Muckle LLP’s banking and finance team offers a comprehensive service to banks, financial institutions, private equity houses, funds, and corporate clients, including individuals. With recognised strength across sectors such as the property development, manufacturing, and sport spaces, the team is particularly active in acquisition finance, refinancing, debt restructuring, and project management work. Louise Duffy leads the team with longstanding experience advising financial institutions and corporates. Gail Bennett brings real estate finance expertise, while Zoe Ditch is building a strong reputation in property finance and corporate borrower support. Georgia Sproat is similarly gaining recognition, particularly in development finance, working closely with the firm’s real estate and construction teams.

Ward Hadaway LLP’s dedicated banking team offers a full-service practice advising both lenders and borrowers on corporate and leveraged lending, asset-backed lending, and real estate and structured finance. The team is increasingly active in advising non-bank lenders and debt funds, particularly on development and growth capital investment. Known for its strength in acquisition finance, development funding and security structures, the team works closely with the firm’s corporate and real estate departments. Imogen Holland leads the team with extensive experience across real estate, project and growth finance, as well as private equity transactions. Simon Errington is noted for his property finance expertise, particularly in development finance.

Burnetts' dedicated banking team acts for both lenders and borrowers, with a strong focus on real estate, agriculture, and healthcare mandates. The team regularly advises banks and commercial lenders, as well as providing tailored banking documents and corporate support. Nicola Nutley leads the practice, bringing particular expertise in finance transactions, bespoke loan agreements, security documents, and inter-creditor arrangements. Maria Wright specialises in trust-related matters within the agricultural sector. Rebecca Joy handles property finance matters across all sectors, including complex real estate portfolios, development funding, and healthcare transactions involving pension schemes.

Sintons LLP's banking team maintains a strong reputation for real estate finance and complex corporate refinancings, with a growing profile in acquisition finance to support management buyouts and post-restructuring refinances. The team advises corporate clients across a range of sectors, with notable expertise in the healthcare space, including medical and dental practices, pharmacies, and care homes, as well as a busy agricultural finance practice. Jane Meikle leads the team, advising on acquisition finance, debt restructuring, and complex priority issues. David Ferguson heads the real estate finance offering, while Sarah Willshire brings broad sector experience, particularly in healthcare, development, and agricultural finance.

Mincoffs Solicitors LLP’s banking and finance team operates across its corporate and real estate departments, drawing on the firm’s multidisciplinary expertise to advise on complex debt and equity transactions. The team is experienced in handling high-value matters for both private and institutional clients. Paul Hughes leads the practice, bringing specialist knowledge in corporate and commercial law, and regularly advises quoted companies, owner-managed businesses, institutions, and entrepreneurs on a wide range of banking and finance matters.

Swinburne Maddison LLP’s Durham-based banking team advises a broad range of clients, including individuals, companies, developers, and a mix of banks and second and third-tier lenders. The firm is active across commercial and development finance matters, often supporting complex property transactions. Victoria Walton leads the team, with a strong background in commercial property and overseeing the firm’s development and finance services. Gillian Moir contributes significant experience in property law, frequently acting for both lenders and borrowers in property-related finance transactions.