Bates Wells‘s real estate finance practice is jointly led by Mark Traynor and Malcolm Headley; Headley is noted for his expertise in advising developers, investors, and corporate occupiers. This leadership underpins the firm’s dedicated focus on acting for private and charity clients in a range of financing matters, including various loans, revolving credit facilities, and refinancing work. The team’s capabilities are further enhanced by Louise Harman, who contributes strong banking expertise.
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- ‘The Bates Wells team has a unique combination of individual attention and a broad spectrum of skills. They operate with confidence and attention to detail, engaging quickly and fully with the client. They have a very effective way of delegating, ensuring you find the right expert for the right task quickly.'
- 'Their strong engagement with financial institutions also allows for much broader involvement in the institutional market, which is a great benefit for organisations like ours in the housing sector.’
Key clients
- CAF Bank
- Triodos Bank UK Limited
Work highlights
Advised CAF Bank on a loan to a housing association.
Practice head
Malcom Headley; Mark Traynor
Other key lawyers
Louise Harman