Joseph Frew leads DLA Piper's Manchester-based banking and finance group, which is well-regarded for its 'remarkable' experience in asset financing. The group acts for a diverse client list, which notably includes Lloyds Bank and Santander. The group regularly advises on high-value asset based lending (ABL) related matters, an area in which Frew and Alastair Carruthers are experts. The team is also recommended for its expertise in refinancing and development finance facilities. Matthew Christmas is a specialist in international leveraged finance, and is frequently supported by Alex Yeramian and Eleanor Mountain. Charles Weems was promoted to partner in April 2023. Asset finance lead Rebecca Williams is a key figure in the team.
Testimonials
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‘The DLA team in Manchester work very closely with us. They are very familiar with our documents and are always available for small queries.’
‘Eleanor Mountain is the day to day contact and provides a very good, efficient service. Matthew Christmas also gives a good, knowledgeable service.’
Key clients
- Tosca Debt Capital
- National Westminster Bank plc
Work highlights
- Acted for IG Design Group in relation to a new $125m invoice discounting facility (governed by New York law) provided by HSBC (also agent) and NatWest.
- Advising Close Brothers and Leumi ABL on a £90m asset-based lending transaction of facilities to Endless-backed EVO Business Supplies.