Hailed for its ‘excellent speed of response and depth of knowledge of the bank’s requirements’, Burnetts provides a range of lenders advice in real estate, agriculture and healthcare banking matters. The team, based in Newcastle, is led by Sarah Willshire, who is experienced in assisting lenders in property finance and banking mandates; she works alongside recently promoted legal director, Caroline Swift, on funding work in the healthcare space for banks. Legal director Rebecca Joy and recent promotion to partner level in April 2023 Nicola Nutley are key contacts for lenders and borrowers.
Testimonials
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‘Banking team is very efficient, approachable and proactive.’
‘They are happy to have a no fee chat pre-instruction to ensure that everyone understands the scope of work and requirements. My main contact being Sarah Willshire.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Bank of Scotland plc
Work highlights
- Oversaw Lloyds Bank lending £1.3m on a dental acquisition and hive up involving multiple share purchase agreements and a complex security structure.
- Advised a longstanding agricultural client on a £34m finance involving security over farms and renewables equipment.