Ben Slack > Clarion > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Clarion fields a large and rapidly growing team regularly active on behalf of clearing banks, non-lender banks, asset-based lenders, and investors. Team lead Marie Pugh is active across the UK, and has particular expertise in real estate investment and development finance. Supporting Pugh are Ben Slack, a specialist in asset-based lending, and Philip Dine, who covers a diverse range of real estate finance transactions.

Clarion‘s ‘down to earth and practical’ team is experienced in advising both lenders and borrowers, including alternate and asset-based lenders. The group demonstrates particular strength in the retail sector. Team lead Ryan Millmore covers the full range of corporate restructuring and insolvency matters, including both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Core names within the team include Roger Hutton, who specialises in distressed situations such as buy-outs, Alice Pratt, whose practice includes both corporate and personal insolvency, and Ben Slack, a key contact for lenders. Highly experienced legal director Estelle Oates is active for a range of clients across the UK.