Gateley Legal's practice is well-equipped to assist a varied client roster which notably includes Santander and The Co-operative Bank plc. The team’s workload consists of negotiation of documentation in relation to the financing and refinancing aspects of acquisitions, spanning the waste management and life sciences sectors. The ‘highly experienced’ Richard Sealy oversees the group from Manchester, with the support of ’exceptional’ team member Christopher Lister.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The breadth and depth of the Gateley offering is invaluable - I have worked with them on a range of transactions and have been impressed by the team members that have supported us.’
‘Christopher Lister supported us on a dual refinancing and provided excellent commercial insight.’
‘A highly experienced team across a very broad-range of financing deals.’
‘Rick Sealy is highly experienced, knowledgeable, commercial and responsive whilst Katrina Groark is diligent, driven and has great attention-to-detail.’
‘An excellent and very well-structured team. Hugely knowledgeable and their delivery of work was excellent.’
‘Christopher Lister was the main point of contact for us - exceptional throughout and hugely knowledgeable. ’
Key clients
- The Co-operative Bank plc
- Peninsula
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- Palatine Private Equity
- Beechbrook Capital
- BZ Commercial Finance
- Santander
- Leumi UK Group
- Aspens Services
- The Alchemist Restaurant & Bar Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Palatine Private Equity’s Impact Fund on the financing aspects of its acquisition of waste management and recycling services specialist Roydon Recycling.
- Acting for longstanding client Inspired plc in relation to the refinancing of its £60m revolving credit facilities with Santander and Bank of Ireland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Sealy