Drawing on the firm's wider network of regional offices, the Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP banking and finance team often works with the firm’s planning and construction teams, advising banks and other investors on a range of real estate finance transactions. Practice head Nicola Giddens regularly advises on loan facilities for various residential and commercial properties. ‘Always engaged and available’, Will Fraser's experience spans the refinancing and sale of various accommodation and hospitality properties. Joe Dean is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘ Strong service and relationship ethic.'
- 'Transparent on fees and always available to discuss/explain legal issues and nuance.’
‘Will Fraser is always engaged and available. Flexible when quoting and always keen to resolved to satisfaction of all parties.'
‘Good national practice with a full service capacity.’
‘Will Fraser's unflappable approach ensures that transactions proceed without drama.'
'Joe Dean is a pleasure to deal with.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- HSBC UK Bank Plc
- National Westminster Bank plc
- Santander UK Plc
- Union Bancaire Privee, UBP SA
- Coutts & Co
- Hampden & Co plc
- Handelsbanken Plc
- AgFe
- ICICI Bank UK plc
- Investec Bank plc
- Atelier Capital Partners Limited
- HillTop Credit Partners and associated group companies
- AG Quidnet
- Moorfield (MREF IV Fund)
- Nash Business Capital Limited
- C Group Developments
- Akelius Residential Limited
- C Hoare and Co
- CA Indosuez
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of four lenders on the first sustainable finance facility of £220m to a national housebuilder in England and providing continued advice in relation to new property accessions.
- Advised Lloyds Bank on a £69m loan facility secured over 33 properties ranging from commercial offices, various service stations and development sites.
- Advised RBS on a £43,000,000 loan facility secured over four assets, being three large residential buildings used as student accommodation with a fourth hotel building.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicola Giddens