England - South East • Finance
Trethowans LLP
The ‘exceptional’ Steve Cole leads the ‘excellent’ team at Trethowans LLP, which is predominantly based in Southampton and is ‘ communicative, commercial, and skilful’ when assisting borrowers, lenders and investors with acquisition and Islamic finance work, in addition to agricultural finance and asset based lending matters within the legal sector. Rated by clients as ’one of the very best‘, Cole advises on commercial and property finance issues within the leisure and education sectors. Working out of the Bournemouth office, Emma Earp assists corporate borrowers and lenders with loan agreements, deeds of priority, and project financing transactions. Nick Gent maintains a corporate-focused practice, frequently acting on matters involving leveraged private equity investment and corporate finance elements.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Good depth in the team and work is undertaken at partner level.'
- The banking team, led by Steve Cole, are excellent. They are communicative, commercial, and skilful. They work hard to support the bank where required but also mindful of the client and achieving a successful outcome.'
- 'Steve Cole, as with all his team, is communicative and knowledgeable. Steve is also very considered.'
- 'Steve's knowledge of lending and securities is invaluable to helping us achieve sound transaction structures. Harriet Olway has exceptional organisational skills and knowledge of security documents, ensuring we deliver a fast turnaround for our clients.'
- 'Trethowans have the impressive ability to deliver high-quality work in tight time frames.'
- 'Steve Cole is an exceptional banking solicitor and one of the very best. He has leading technical knowledge and is very personable, maintaining a cool and professional head even when under significant pressure. The team around him mirror this.'
Key clients
- HSBC Bank plc
- Santander UK plc
- Lloyds Bank plc
- National Westminster Bank plc
- CT Automotive Group Limited
- Just Develop It Limited
- The MCG Group Holdings Limited
- Doorway Capital Limited
- West 28th Street Limited
- Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Santander UK plc in relation to a twin term loan and revolving credit facilities agreement providing total facilities of £21m.
- Advising the exiting shareholders and Inbox Insight on its management buyout and £17.7m investment by UK SME investor Mobeus.
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Steve Cole