Stephenson Harwood
As part of its wide-ranging banking and finance practice, Stephenson Harwood regularly advises lenders and borrowers in relation to corporate lending and acquisition finance mandates frequently involving listed companies. Led by James Linforth the team also includes Julie Romer who handles some corporate lending work alongside her more pronounced mid-market leveraged finance offering.
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Key clients
- AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc
- Africa Finance Corporation
- Aurelius Finance Company
- Bathroom Brands
- BlackRock Income & Growth Investment Trust Plc
- Black Sea Trade and Development Bank
- European Bank of Reconstruction and Development
- Gordon Brothers
- Hill Holdings Limited
- Hotel Chocolat Group Plc
- Investec Bank plc
- Lowland Investment Company plc
- LXi REIT plc
- Netromnia Group
- Sancus Lending Group
- Shell Western Supply and Trading
- SUEK Limited
Work highlights
- The team advised LXi REIT Plc in respect of the finance aspects of their merger with Secure Income REIT Plc.
- The team advised Investec Bank in its capacity as lender on the £15m term loan refinancing of the Mount Street group.
- The team advised Aurelius Finance Company in connection with a long-term revolving credit facility for Safestyle UK Plc, an AIM-listed PVC doors and windows retailer.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Linforth