Fielding a ‘highly skilled and knowledgeable’ team, the Durham-based banking and finance offering at Swinburne Maddison LLP sits within the firm’s corporate, commercial, and commercial property teams. Acting for major national and international banks, the team is led by Victoria Walton, a commercial property specialist with a focus on acquisitions, leases, and general real estate finance work; she is ably assisted by Charlotte Excell, who also advises on secured lending transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Highly skilled and knowledgeable people who are easily accessible, friendly and personable.’
‘Victoria Walton has worked on several transactions I have been connected with. She has managed expectations and worked well to deadlines. Her knowledge and expertise have been shared in an easy-to-follow fashion. She is a pleasure to work with.’
'My interactions with the firm and individuals have always proved to be professional, efficient, and knowledgeable in their areas of expertise.'
Key clients
- Atom Bank Plc
- Handelsbanken Plc
- Esh Group
- Barclays Bank Plc
- NatWest
- GB Bank
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf on Atom Bank plc in connection with 69 separate instructions over the course of the year with a cumulative lending total of over £27m.
- Acting on behalf of Barclays Bank in relation to £1,2m finance to fund the acquisition of a pharmacy.
- Acting on behalf of Handelsbanken in relation to the redemption of £4,5m of funding secured on a large office building.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Victoria Walton