Led by Gregory Palos, head of real estate finance, and Ajoy Bose-Mallick, head of banking, the fast-growing Lawrence Stephens Solicitors works with both borrowers and lenders, advising a wide range of banks, bridging companies, and property companies. Palos regularly advises lenders with respect to the refinancing of large property portfolios and loan facilities. Bose-Mallick, ‘very responsive and excellent to work with’, often advises on lending and secured development facilities.
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‘Highly capable senior team supported by very able assistants.’
‘A team with real personality. They are noticeably committed to face-to-face relationship building and networking, and the whole team turn out in force to build those relationships.’
‘Strong team who are adept at dealing with bridging deals with short timescales.’
‘Ajoy Bose-Mallick is very responsive and excellent to work with. He drove the transaction to completion and had a keen eye for the important issues.’
'David Freedman is excellent and is our go-to person for any complex queries.'
Key clients
- Allica Bank
- Alpha Bank
- Albatross Capital
- Alternative Bridging Corporation
- Black & White Bridging
- Blue Shield Capital
- BRYDG Capital
- Butterfield Mortgages
- CBI Property Projects Ltd
- Cambridge & Counties Bank
Work highlights
- Acted for the Lender Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd on a secured £38 million facility for a borrower in the Strawberry Star Group, the specialist property acquisition and development company.
- Advised for UHNW client in connection with a £20 million refinance of over 30 properties, in a deal which was completed on 31 March 2023.
- Acted for GM Gardens Ltd on the refinancing of multiple sites in the sum of £18.5 million.
Lawyers
Practice head
Gregory Palos; Ajoy Bose-Mallick
Other key lawyers
David Freedman