Edward Robinson
Charles Russell Speechlys LLPCharles Russell Speechlys LLP regularly acts for national and international banks, hedge funds, and private equity companies on matters that include complex transactions, regulatory compliance work, and investigations by the FCA. Team leader Richard Norton is well versed in loan facilities and security issues as well as aviation loans and Middle East banking mandates. Naomi Nettleton advises on property transactions, with Manoj Vaghela leading on banking disputes. For insolvency and distressed situations, Daniel Moore is experienced across security reviews and refinancings in addition to administrator appointments and international derivative and loan agreement disputes, while Edward Robinson is particularly noted for his knowledge of work involving sub-Saharan Africa.
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Testimonials
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‘To the point and very professional. Not only providing sound legal advice but also identify business aspects of any case.’
‘Breadth and depth of services (both local, UK and international) and general knowledge throughout the firm. The care and attention to detail after taking time to fully understand the issues and implications of any proposed course of actions. Great brand and great team who really care about providing an excellent client experience.’
‘My core relationship is with Richard Norton. Richard has exceptional knowledge and practical experience to deliver outstanding support when required. Quick to understand the issues and present a range of options. My go to legal advisor.’
‘Team led by Richard Norton is especially versatile and effective in problem solving across all legal aspects of commercial transactions.’
'Richard Norton is hugely experienced with international knowledge second to none. Mr Norton is versatile, hands on, an excellent communicator under pressure. This makes him effective in problem solving and reaching deadlines.'
‘Great balance between deep technical knowledge of the applicable law and a robust commercial practicality to get the best deal possible over the line.’
‘Richard Norton is in a class of his own. Great practical advice and the ability to zero in on the issues that matter, while cutting through the noise.’
Key clients
- Awal Bank B.S.C
- Trifast plc
- Bank of Cyprus
- Credit Suisse
- Royal Bank of Canada
- EFG Private Bank Limited
- National Bank of Kuwait
- Clydesdale Bank
- Ahli United Bank
- Cynergy Bank
Work highlights
- Assisting a telecoms development company with a complex restructuring of loans from IFC (World Bank), involving complex negotiations and release of security over assets in Afghanistan.
- Advising a client on amendments/restatements of a loan facility with the Bank of Cyprus to allow for construction of new hotels, valued at €220m.
- Assisting EFG Private Banks with multiple credit enforcement matters where the bank has security over private London properties.
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Richard Norton