Squire Patton Boggs' Leeds-based banking and finance offering is jointly headed up by Nicholas Bell, who is an expert in real estate finance, and Tom Telford, who is a specialist in complex asset-based lending structures. Clients benefit from the team’s ability to collaborate with other departments within the firm, notably the property and corporate teams.

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Testimonials

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‘Knowledgeable, proactive and responsive banking and property teams. Lead transactions and ensure momentum. Good relationships with their peers in the sector and beyond. Value for money and competitive within the market.’
‘Nicholas Bell is always contactable, leads transactions well and always understands our requirements. Advice is clear and adds value, highlighting risks and mitigants/commercial rationale.’

Key clients

Arbuthnot Asset Based Lending Limited
Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) Limited
Jomast Finance Limited
Ashcourt Group Limited
Clydesdale Bank plc
LDC (Managers) Ltd
Cooperative H2 Equity Partners Fund V. U.A
Specialist People Services Group Limited

Work highlights

Advised Wells Fargo and Clydesdale on a £45m syndicated ABL facilities agreement with CPL Industries Group.
Advised Special People Services Group on £35m funding in relation to the exit of LDC.
Advised Clydesdale on a £37m senior funding package for LDC’s acquisition of Aspire Solutions.