Bates Wells often acts for private and charity clients regarding various loans, revolving credit facility, and refinancing work. The practice is co-chaired by Mark Traynor and Malcolm Headley. Headley, ‘incredibly responsive and a true professional’, frequently advises developers, investors, and corporate occupiers. Louise Harman brings strong banking expertise to the practice.
Testimonials
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‘Proactive approach to getting things done and protecting our interests at the same time.’
‘In particular I would like to highlight Malcolm Headley who is incredibly responsive and a true professional.’
‘Extremely helpful team, very knowledgeable. Are always prepared to give advice, and always takes a commercial view, outlining the risks/pros and cons on every transaction.’
‘Malcolm Headley provides excellent advice, gives guidance and advice, sometimes before we issue formal instructions. Very commercial, will always talk straight and outline clearly any risks we should be aware of. Always returns calls promptly.’
‘They offer a very efficient service to ensure a transaction is completed in a timely manner and are able to provide excellent advice if there is ever a problem that is encountered during the transaction.’
‘Malcolm Headley offers a great service, always available to answer any queries and get on with completing the work and take the headache from the bank during the transaction.’
‘This is an organisation that knows its sector and works really efficiently and professionally in it. We have worked with a number of law firms, but this is exceptional. Team dynamics, client care, responsive meetings, and socially aware.’
Key clients
- CAF Bank
- Triodos Bank UK Limited
- Lexadon Properties
- J49 Limited
- The Charity Bank Limited
- Reliance Bank
- The Football Foundation
- Handelsbanken plc
- Lloyds Bank
- Artesian Property Partnership
- Unity Trust Bank plc
- Metro Bank
Work highlights
- Advised CAF Bank and Charity Bank on various multi-million-pound loans to various Housing Associations.
- Advising a high-net-worth individual on a £25 million revolving credit facility from JP Morgan Private Bank.
- Advising Artesian Property Partnership on two major refinancings of their service office and co-working facilities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Traynor, Malcolm Headley