England - South East • Finance
Field Seymour Parkes LLP
Alex Illingworth leads the ‘highly competent’ Reading-based team at Field Seymour Parkes LLP, which often acts for small developers and solar farms in matters concerning bridging and project financings. Illingworth advises a number of private lenders, borrowers and banks on the refinancing of debt facilities and revolving credit facility agreements, and ‘excellent banking lawyer’ John Barker often dispenses advice on asset finance backed deals.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'John Barker is an excellent banking lawyer providing robust yet balanced advice to his banking clients.'
- 'John Barker's focus is on facilitating transactions whilst protecting the interests of his clients.'
- 'The go-to legal practice in the Thames Valley. Highly competent lawyers who deliver a quality service at a sensible price.'
- 'They're outward looking, always looking for opportunities to make useful business connections.'
Key clients
- Santander UK plc
- Honda Finance Europe PLC
- HSBC UK Bank PLC
- WAKMoor (Assets) Limited
- OakNorth Bank PLC
- Bewley Homes PLC
- Secure Trust Bank PLC
- BGF Investments LP
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- On Direct Business Services Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Santander UK Plc on c£17.5m facility secured on residential properties in London.
- Advised BGF Investments LP on c£23m facility for Invenio.
- Advised Honda Finance Europe Plc on a review and update of its wholesale financing documentation suite.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Illingworth