Osborne Clarke LLP's strong ties with both large and challenger banks ensures that the team is frequently active across major multi-bank mandates, acting on the lender and borrower side for clients from sectors including energy, tech and financial services. Practice head Tom Bussy is highly experienced in corporate lending, notably for digital businesses. Caroline Saul has developed a strong focus on decarbonisation and the financing of renewable energy transactions. Tom Berisford‘s experience extends to leveraged finance and distressed debt trades. Andrew Parsons, who is strong on European real estate finance, is another name to note.

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‘ Great project management skills - Good foresight of what is required to complete the process - Strong legal matter knowledge - There are strong internal connections at OC, which makes bringing in subject-matter experts in the UK or abroad very easy.’
‘Excellent team, with good resource at cheaper rates.’
‘Andrew Parsons is building a very impressive business. Andrew gets to grips with the most complicated of matters quickly and provides relevant and commercial advice. A rising star!’

Key clients

NatWest
HSBC UK Bank plc
Silicon Valley Bank
Liberis Limited
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)
Santander UK
Foresight Solar Fund
Synova Capital
OakNorth
Admiral

Work highlights

Advised NatWest as agent for a club of four lenders (NatWest, Barclays, Bank of Ireland and Silicon Valley Bank) in relation to the refinancing of Redcentric.
Advised Blackmead (a fund managed by Foresight) in its provision of a senior debt facility to Impact Lending, a specialist property lender.
Advised HSBC on financing provided to Molson Group Limited to enable Molson to acquire two complementary businesses in the US.