Kathryn Walters
Squire Patton BoggsSquire Patton Boggs draws on the global resources of the firm to provide clients with comprehensive support across practice areas and jurisdictions. The group fields a ‘very responsive, and technically smart’ Leeds team, headed by asset-based lending expert Thomas Telford and real estate finance specialist Nicholas Bell. Rhianna Eden provides key support in complex acquisition financings, including those with international elements. Recent additions to the team include Kathryn Walters, who joined from Ward Hadaway LLP in August 2023.
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‘Very responsive, and technically smart team.’
‘Tom Telford and Rhianna Eden are our standout contacts. Both are technically smart and easy to talk with.’
'The team's understanding of our business is very strong. We see continuity of staff over years, which increases efficiency and reduces risk greatly. Their subject matter expertise is excellent. They are helpful, responsive and take the time to explain things to us.'
- 'They are collaborative and feel like an extension of our team. We always feel able to ask them for help and support.'
- 'The team are always aware of our expectations and keep us informed on progress. They are yet to miss a deadline.’
‘Tom Telford is the partner who works mainly on our banking and finance. He is knowledgeable, easy to deal with, responsive and helpful. He is able to explain complicated concepts to us in language that even accountants can understand. He is very easy to deal with and approachable, even to more junior members of the team.’
‘A strong firm with a good reputation for documenting asset based lending on a regional and national basis, and acting as a thought leader to the ABL industry and their clients. Successful and bringing clients and lenders together to a sensible middle ground.’
‘Tom Telford - calm, non-aggressive approach which helps to smooth negotiations. Detailed knowledge of our market and the broader bank market.’
Key clients
- Clydesdale Bank plc
- RBS Invoice Finance Limited
- Pharmacy2U
- ECI Partners LLP
- bFinance UK Limited
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- VP plc
Work highlights
- Acted as super senior counsel for Virgin Money on the debt facilities of about £170m in connection with MidEuropa’s acquisition of Optegra.
- Acted for ECI on the €182m debt facilities for its acquisition of Commify.
- Acted for RBSIF on £40m ABL facility to Ferovinum Ltd.
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Tom Telford, Nicholas Bell