Bedell Cristin‘s banking team acts for a range of lenders, including international banks and alternative credit providers, on the structuring of real estate finance, with niche expertise in insurance-linked securities and Islamic finance. The practice, under the leadership of Kate Ovenden, is also able to advise borrowers and provide lenders with enforcement assistance.

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  • 'They have a deep understanding of our mutual bank clients and their requirements. Straightforward and timely service.'
  • 'The Bedell team offers commercial and practical advice, with quick turnaround times and a friendly and collaborative team.'
  • 'The finance team was diligent, responsive and integral to helping us navigate through challenging Guernsey law aspects of a complex group reorganisation.'
  • 'The team is great - responsive and jumps straight on it at short notice.'
  • 'The partners know their market and what else is going on that may affect the deal - allowing them to provide holistic advice.'
  • 'Response times were impressive, speed of execution is good, and they provide reliable advice and consistent service levels.'
  • 'A technically excellent team with sound commercial acumen that goes above and beyond to get the deal done.'
  • 'Kate Ovenden is excellent at the finer details, very responsive and leads a strong team.'

Key clients

  • The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
  • Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Limited
  • Catalyst MENA Clean Energy Fund LP

Work highlights

  • ## INSERTED START: 07-05-2024 11:39:35 Owing to the confidential nature of most finance matters, none of our deals (although significant) is publishable.

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Practice head

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Kate Ovenden

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Tendai Gakanje