Donna Matthews
DQBanking and finance work is a mainstay of DQ‘s active practice, which advises both lenders and borrowers. Andrew Harding heads up the department, with a deep understanding of financial regulations and secured finance matters. Mark Dougherty and Donna Matthews are both active in the ship financing space, acting for some of the largest maritime lenders.
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‘Very good industry knowledge. Each of the solicitors I have worked with has been very collegiate.’
‘The team is responsive and skilled. They are resourceful and proactive in ensuring that matters are dealt with even if a specific person is not available.'
‘Andrew Harding and his colleagues who work on our matters including Rachel Winterbach and Kim Emery work very constructively and ensure that we are not left without prompt responses. We value their legal expertise and their commercial advice together with their rapid response.'
Key clients
- Santander
- Entain plc
- Deutsche Bank
- Nordbank
- Societe Generale
- DNB Bank
- Citibank
- Credit Suisse
- Ulster Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Entain in connection with a restructuring involving the cancellation of loan notes listed on The International Stock Exchange.
- Advising a group of clients in relation to the Sea Bridge Finance Limited joint venture investment.
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Mark Dougherty
DQPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Harding