DAC Beachcroft LLP advises on high-value transactions, senior and mezzanine debt financings, and credit facilities, notably acting for borrower-side clients. The practice also provides specialist advice on real estate finance and receivables finance mandates, together with technology and growth capital work, and leverage and acquisition finance issues. Chris Wall, described as ‘sensible and commercially minded’, leads the Bristol-based banking and debt finance team. With a focus on receivables, real estate, and acquisition financings, Toby Hewitt is highly active, while Michael Pearce covers a range of real estate finance and development transactions, including those involving the public sector. Cara Sykes joined in 2023, bringing further experience acting for lenders, corporates, and government departments.
Testimonials
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- 'The DAC Beachcroft team are very responsive to requests for assistance. The quality of the work is excellent.'
- 'When I need advice, I often need this quickly. Chris Wall in particular is very quick to respond. This is very much appreciated.'
Key clients
- Backhouse Land Limited
- Lords Group Trading Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Exponential-e in the negotiation of headline terms as well as the drafting and finance documentation as part of its £110m refinancing with HSBC and Lloyds.
- Acting for Lords Group in connection with its c.£95m refinancing with a bank club consisting of HSBC, NatWest and BNP Paribas.