'Extremely professional' and 'knowledgeable', the team at Howard Kennedy LLP provides clients with various funding and refinancing for properties in the UK and Europe. In May 2023, Patrick Keown joined from Bates Wells to lead the team; Keown is particularly experienced in cross-border funding deals concerning logistics facilities across Europe. Former practice head Steve Clinning retired in July 2023.
Testimonials
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‘We have had excellent service from the team. They are extremely professional, knowledgeable members of staff that are friendly and willing to go the extra mile. We have always enjoyed working alongside them as they get the job done quickly and efficiently.’
‘Always on hand to help, knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- SigmaRoc plc
- Southern Grove
- Kings Oak Group
- Shawbrook Bank
- Metro Bank
- Santander UK
- Octopus Real Estate
- London Wall
- Coutts & Co.
- Avamore Capital
Work highlights
- Represented AIM-listed specialist quarry group SigmaRoc on the negotiation of cross-border funding facilities to part fund its acquisition of CRH plc's European limestone quarry businesses in Germany, Poland, Czechia, England and Ireland.
- Represented the JV Partners Southern Grove and Tadhamon Capital on their refinancing of three PBSA assets.
- Advised Kings Oak Group on its Shariah-compliant refinancing of the development of Kasia House, Chertsey from office premises into a 40 unit residential scheme.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patrick Keown