Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Partner specialising in general corporate lending, leveraged finance, restructurings and real estate finance: clients include HSBC Bank plc, Barclays Bank PLC, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, Lloyds TSB Bank plc and Clydesdale Bank/Yorkshire Bank.
Rising stars
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kat is a Banking and Finance Senior Associate based in the Leeds office, with a range of debt finance experience including leveraged finance, acquisition and real estate finance, venture debt and general corporate lending. She acts for banks and private equity and debt funds as well as borrowers and sponsors on a variety of transactions. Recent transactions include: advising a bank client on their corporate lending to an established European PE house to support the MBO of a Hull-based timber processor and distributor; advising on the finance aspects of a major investment from a private equity investor to leading video game industry company; advising UK Real Estate Fund manager on its £600m partnership with a renowned proptech residential investment platform; advising large investment bank on EUR400m financing of acquisition of pan-European logistics portfolio; and assisting with advice to corporate entities on the effect of Covid-19, particularly in the context of access to the Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF) supported by the Bank of England.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Partner. Marie heads up the Banking and Finance team and regularly advises clients across the UK. Marie deals with all aspects of banking and finance work with extensive experience and expertise in real estate investment finance and development finance. Marie and her team act for mainstream banks, challenger banks, alternative lenders, asset-based lenders and invoice discounters. Marie regularly handles deals which require a rapid turnaround and the team is renowned for its service delivery. Her experience extends across a range of sectors including industrial, leisure and retail enabling her to have real insight into these sectors.
Leading individuals
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
