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Liverpool-based public sector finance expert Patricia Grinyer, who is noted for her provision of ‘attention, dedication and support’, heads up the department at Weightmans LLP, which has strength in advising its clients on the structuring and deployment of technical schemes. The team's workload consists of advising on high-profile and high-value matters including Octopus Capital’s creation of the Greener Homes Alliance, worth £175m; the group also continues to advise public sector funds on the impact of Brexit. Gary Jones is experienced in advising on matters at national and international level.

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  • 'A very hands-on approach when providing advice, which is always well-structured.'   
  • 'The uniqueness that we have found using Weightmans is their personal service and support provision. They ensure that their clients understand everything that is presented to them. They are also dedicated to ensuring our best interests are always considered. Their advice, support and understanding has been second-to-none.'
  • 'They provide a very quick turnaround on work, ensuring all bases are covered. Patricia Grinyer in the team is always a pleasure to work with.'
  • 'Patricia Grinyer in particular needs to be commended on her personal and professional approach. She has been able to navigate a particularly complex situation with a range of different parties involved and has done her best at ensuring that we as her client are represented in the best manner.'
  • 'Patricia Grinyer goes above and beyond to mediate discussions and get us the results we require. We have never worked with someone from a legal practice that has given this amount of attention, dedication and support.'
  • 'Weightmans definitely stand out from the crowd.' 

Key clients

  • Octopus Capital Limited
  • Lloyds Bank Plc
  • Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust
  • Santander Bank Plc
  • Maven Capital Partners
  • North West Business Finance Limited
  • West Midlands Combined Authority
  • Progressive Living
  • Business Enterprise Fund (BEF)
  • Mercia Fund Managers

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Patricia Grinyer

Patricia Grinyer

Weightmans LLP

Patricia heads the firm's finance team and advises on all aspects of financial services. She provides advice to banks and borrowers on bilateral and syndicated facilities. She has particular expertise in public sector finance. Key clients include Santander,  Lloyds Bank Plc, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and the Midlands Engine.   This year Patricia has continued to provide key strategic advice on the impact of Brexit for European Structural Funds.   As one of the few solicitors nationally who acts on the establishment of Public Sector Funding schemes, establishment of legacy funds and utilising public and private sector money to create funding platforms for SMEs, this year Patricia has successfully won pitches to act for various fund managers in connection with their bids to be appointed to the £200million South West Investment Fund and the Investment Fund for Scotland. Patricia has continued to provide advice nationally for bank lenders and borrowers on syndicated and bilateral banking documentation. This year Weightmans successfully maintained their position on Lloyds Bank Plc panel and continue to advise institutional lenders on all aspects of deal funding.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patricia Grinyer

Other key lawyers

Gary Jones