Led by Jon Lent, Squire Patton Boggs’ cross-disciplinary practice draws on the resources of the firm’s financial services, corporate, real estate, and construction teams. The practice regularly leverages the capabilities of its Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham offices to advise on UK-wide mandates. Lent frequently advises on large refinancings for hotels and build-to-rent schemes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Quality advice and highly capable team, meeting expectations and managing obstacles commercially and effectively.’

  • 'Very experienced and commercial team who are able to provide sound legal advice to their client and with a focus on executing at pace.'

  • 'Jon Lent and Andrea Zemenides bring good experience to a transaction and are responsive and commercial in their approach.'

Key clients

  • HC-One Group
  • HSBC
  • ImpactA Global
  • London & Cambridge Properties Group
  • M-Core
  • New Look Retailers
  • Oak North Bank
  • Rothschild & Co
  • Roundhill Capital Partners
  • Sheet Anchor Property Group

Work highlights

  • Advised the HC-One group on the acquisition finance of the Ideal Carehomes group, from Warwick Capital Partners and LNT Group, with debt facilities from a US wellness REIT.
  • Acted for the forward funder in connection with c£150m development financing facilities for the flagship build-to-rent scheme at Portugal Street East, Manchester, with funding arranged by specialist credit provider Carlyle Investment Management LLC.
  • Advised HSBC UK Bank plc on the Green Loan refinancing of the One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jon Lent

Other key lawyers

Bradley Silver, Andrea Zemenides