Advising both borrowers and lenders, Burges Salmon LLP excels in energy and infrastructure finance, including in the renewables sector. The firm is also well-versed in corporate lending and real estate finance, advising on hotels, housing and student accommodation matters. Andrew Eaton leads the team, and Rachael Ruane regularly advises private equity investors and corporate borrowers. Graham Soar is an expert in energy financings, whilst Katie Allen focuses on environment-related issues and hotel sector matters. Victoria Allsopp adds to the groups infrastructure strength. Alison Logan is noted for her work on project finance transactions under both English and Scottish law. Richard Leeming is also a noted name in the team.

TLT excels in the banking and finance matters relating to the energy sector, regularly advising on renewable energy project financing. The team is experienced in corporate banking, real estate finance and energy issues. The Bristol-based team is led by Jon Stewart, who works in corporate lending and acquisition finance, and Gary Roscoe, an expert in a wide range of clean energy technology financings. Emily Huish supplements the firm’s energy offering, whilst Samuel Hill focuses on leveraged and real estate finance mandates.

An experienced advisor to banks and private lenders, Ashfords LLP covers a broad range of matters, including project, development, asset and acquisition finance; the firm is also adept in handling banking litigation. The team is led by Rebecca Rebecca Dury, who has experience advising corporate borrowers and public sector lenders. Ed Hobbs is a notable member of the team, bringing experience in debt transactions and venture debt advice. Clare Brewer is another key name, specialising in project finance and infrastructure finance.

Complimenting its expertise in lending matters, DAC Beachcroft LLP is particularly skilled in matters relating to real estate, receivables and leverage finance. The Bristol-based team regularly advises clients, from both the public and private sectors, on matters across the UK. Chris Wall, who has particular skill in leverage and acquisition finance, oversees the practice. Toby Hewitt adds experience in receivables and real estate finance. Cara Sykes is a noted member of the team for her work in growth and corporate lending.

Covering the full gamut of finance matters, Foot Anstey specialises in Islamic finance. The wider banking & finance team regularly advise across the spectra of corporate lending, real estate finance and growth capital finance. As the head of the team, Katie-Jane Rees is skilled in advising facility and security agents on domestic and cross-border transactions. Zahir Nayani specialises in Islamic finance, whilst Toby Larkham focuses on structured real estate finance and corporate lending.

With expertise in Shariah-based financings, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP advises clients on banking & finance matters on a national and international basis. The teams broader expertise includes matters concerning real estate, construction, planning, corporate, tax and funds. An expert in the energy sector, Philip Withey oversees the practice having joined from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in April 2024. Richard Norton is a key name in the team, specialising in loan facilities and security. Manoj Vaghela advises on banking litigation and regulation. Edward Robinson specialises in aircraft and loan security.

Acting for challenger and overseas banks, Freeths LLP’s finance team is well-versed in corporate lending and real estate finance, regularly collaborating with the firm’s national real estate and corporate departments to enhance its offering. It has further expertise in acquisition and Islamic finance, as well as experience in healthcare matters. Ben Moylan heads the Bristol office, and is an expert in Islamic finance.

Michelmores LLP has a broad sector expertise, advising on banking & finance matters relating to real estate, private wealth, corporate finance and energy and renewables. The team is experienced in restructurings, refinancing and acquisition finance. The team is led from Exeter by Sacha Pickering. Karen Williams specialises in finance matters in alternatives markets, including purpose-built student accommodation. Sally Rice is a real estate finance expert, advising banks, alternative funders, private lenders and public sector bodies.

Thrings LLP advises clients across the full spectrum of banking & finance matters, including on matters of charity and acquisition funding. Mike Tomlin is the head of the team, advising both lenders and borrowers in acquisition finance and growth capital. Robert Barnes specialises in real estate finance, whilst Joe Watkins is well-versed in private lending and secured agricultural lending.