Ward Hadaway LLP
Noted as a ‘down to earth team’ which has ’excellent knowledge of lending requirements’, Ward Hadaway LLP’s Newcastle-based banking and finance team advises a range of clients, including institutional lenders, fund managers, public sector lenders, private individuals and charities, on corporate and leveraged lending structures, asset backed lending and real estate finance. The firm also assists non-bank lenders and debt funds with development and growth capital investment. Team head Imogen Holland is a key contact for private equity and venture capital-backed borrowers, who seek advice on private equity transactions and structuring priorities; he also works on acquisition and real estate finance mandates. High street banks and funders call upon Simon Errington for support on property finance, development finance and investment portfolios. Associate Rosemary Moore is a key support in the team.
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‘Down to earth team that is very well connected with excellent knowledge of lending requirements of banking and finance houses locally which makes for a swifter negotiation on terms.’
‘Imogen Holland is a highly experienced, pragmatic partner who leads negotiations exceptionally well. She is always prepared to go the extra mile for clients, often working to tight deadlines.’
Key clients
- Royal Bank of Scotland plc
- National Westminster Bank plc
- Santander UK plc
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Develop North PLC
- Tier One Capital Limited
- GB Bank Limited
- Clydesdale Bank plc trading as Yorkshire Bank
- Virgin Money
- North East LEP
- OakNorth Bank plc
- Inn Collection Group
- NAC
Work highlights
- Advised National Westminster Bank plc on the site development of Newton Hall (Northumberland) limited by preparing loan and security documentation, as well as undertaking diligence on the property and working to satisfy the conditions precedent.
- Advised OakNorth Bank plc on its facilities to Europa Wools Limited which were provided to allow a shareholder to take 100% control of the borrower and the exit of another shareholder.
- Advised National Westminster Bank plc on security structures, guarantee arrangements and companies act compliance in relation to facilities for Doxford Barns Limited and R J Shell Limited.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Imogen Holland