England - South East • Finance
Paris Smith LLP
The Southampton-based practice at Paris Smith LLP handles the full range of debt finance issues, having ‘excellent knowledge’ of property and asset financing and acquisition projects. The team regularly assists clearing and challenger banks with debt and working capital facilities, and leveraged finance matters. James McNeil leads the team with his longstanding experience in acting for banks and corporates. Jonathon Roy maintains his corporate-focused practice, often advising owner-managed business on transactional matters. Liam Doughty has left the practice to join Walkers.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'They have excellent knowledge across the practice.'
- 'They are friendly, easy to speak to, professional, with excellent knowledge.'
- 'James McNeil - James always makes himself available regardless of whether it is a 2 minute or 30 minute conversation. His advice is always well founded from years of experience, we see him as a very valuable extension of the team.'
Key clients
- Interbay Funding Ltd
- Hampshire Trust Bank plc
- PCF Bank plc
- Santander UK plc
- Castle Trust Plc
- Hampshire Sport and Leisure Holdings Limited
- Haskins Garden Centres Limited
- Hilliers Nurseries Limited
- Stelling Properties Limited and Unilife Limited
- National Westminster Bank plc / The Royal Bank of Scotland plc