Clarion fields a large and rapidly growing team regularly active on behalf of clearing banks, non-lender banks, asset-based lenders, and investors. Team lead Marie Pugh is active across the UK, and has particular expertise in real estate investment and development finance. Supporting Pugh are Ben Slack, a specialist in asset-based lending, and Philip Dine, who covers a diverse range of real estate finance transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Clarion cover and have experienced people in all aspects of law.’
‘I find Clarion very commercial and practical in their application of legal principles. They take the time to listen and understand client nuances and risk appetite, and respond with innovative approaches.’
‘They are tuned in to the outcomes and routes we need as a client. They are also not afraid of telling us when we are wrong or wasting time / money.’
‘In my dealings with Clarion I have always found the team to be very approachable, extremely knowledgeable and very diligent. The Clarion team take the time to understand legal requirements and provide practicable advice and solutions in a timely manner which are easy to understand.’
‘Phil Dine and Andrea Unwin at Clarion have both acted for us on numerous occasions - they always explain things in great detail and provide clear solutions in a timely manner.’
‘Excellent, knowledgeable team with resources to cover a broad variety of banking and property finance transactions.’
‘Ben Slack is very good at driving transactions forward and is a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Ben Slack - absolutely a first-class lawyer. Very well-connected, he has an excellent team working with him who I have absolute trust and confidence in their abilities to produce simple, straightforward legal work in sometimes very complex situations.’
Key clients
- HSBC UK Bank Plc
- National Westminster Bank
- Aldermore Bank Plc
- ThinCats
- SME Lending Limited
- Bibby Factors Limited
- Renaissance Asset Finance Limited
- Secure Trust Bank
- Reward Finance Limited
- Commhoist
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marie Pugh