Mills & Reeve LLP advises on a range of financings across sectors, with a particular focus on debt transactions for banks, universities and charities. David Varnham, heading the team, specialises in structured and corporate finance. Amandip Dhillon acts for national and international corporations, charities and public bodies as lenders and borrowers. Kate Norley, ‘a superb lawyer’, has particular expertise in the real estate finance sector.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is a very good team. There is a good mix of experience and expertise across the team, aided by the superb leadership of David Varnham.’

  • ‘David Varnham provides excellent advice. He combines legal expertise with good old common sense, and he is great with clients.'

  • 'Kate Norley is a superb lawyer.'

Key clients

  • HSBC UK Bank plc
  • Toronto Dominion Bank
  • Wells Fargo Bank NA
  • National Westminster Bank plc
  • Vita Health Group
  • Cavitech
  • Folkes Holdings Jersey
  • Downing LLP
  • University of Leeds
  • Westend Holding GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised HSBC on the financing of the public to private acquisition of Rotala PLC.
  • Advised Wells Fargo on a substantial sustainability linked loan to a FTSE 100 corporate.
  • Advised Toronto Dominion Bank on the financing of an international acquisition financing.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Varnham

Other key lawyers

Kate Norley, Amandip Dhillon