At Clifford Chance LLP, the social housing finance group predominately acts for funders and investors, including high-profile banks, as well as security trustees. The group is also instructed by new debt funders and equity investors. The department is co-led by Angela Shepherd and Paul Deakins; Shepherd advises clients on the property and project side of social housing transactions, while Deakins is sought after for his expertise in capital markets.
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Key clients
- Situs Asset Management Limited
- European Investment Bank
- M&G Trustee Company Limited
- NatWest Markets
- Deutsche Bank AG London
- Morgan Stanley
- Royal Bank of Canada
- HSBC Bank plc
Work highlights
- Advised the Joint Lead Managers on the issue by Places for People Treasury plc of £500m 6.250% Guaranteed Sustainability Notes due 2041.
- Advised a consortium of investment banks on a very high-value senior revolving development credit facility to a group of registered providers.
- Acting for the Agent and the Funders on ongoing facility amendments relating to the affordable housing at the former Athletes Village in Stratford.
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Paul Deakins, Angela Shepherd