Browne Jacobson LLP maintains its enviable position as a top finance practice for acquisition, real estate finance, asset based lending and restructuring. Private equity transactions comprises a significant portion of the instructions, particularly in the healthcare sector. Shaun McCabe heads the Nottingham based department, and is a trusted advisor to numerous lenders, private equity houses and corporate borrowers. Mark Lewis lends complementary expertise in property finance. Senior associate James Busby is another integral member of the team.

A leading choice for East Midlands based lending and finance work, Freeths LLP is particularly skilled in healthcare finance, real estate, acquisition and public sector financing. It also routinely acts for UK-based challenger banks and major foreign institutions, including several Middle-Eastern banks, owing to Katie Hillier ‘s knowledge of Islamic compliant financing structures. Real estate finance specialists Chris Freeston and Hillier are supported by managing associate Gary Richardson on development finance, loan restructuring and work-outs. Corporate finance expert, John Heaphy is another integral figure. As part of the Baker Tilly International network, the firm is able to leverage cross-border capabilities and grow its portfolio of foreign-based clients.

At Gateley Plc‘s Nottingham office, Anna Mayfield specialises in acquisition finance, acting for many of the major UK clearing banks and corporate borrowers. The firm is well-equipped to advise on development finance, healthcare lending, and syndicated and bilateral borrowing.

Jenny Chatten and David Watson co-head Geldards LLP's banking group, which is experienced in acting for UK lending banks and advising individuals and corporates on re-financing, equity release and MBO’s. The firm has a strong emphasis on public sector financing and counts Derby City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, among its roster of clients. As a key figure of the German desk, Chatten frequently supports German clients and law firms, while real estate finance lawyer, Watson focuses on lending transactions in the development, retail and healthcare sectors.

Howes Percival LLP‘s banking team is divided between its Leicester and Northampton offices and offers specialist expertise in acquisition financing transactions in the automotive, food and drink, healthcare, manufacturing and technology sectors. Haydon Simmonds and Lucy Lord , a real estate finance specialist, are its leading partners.

Chris Rees at Nelsons Solicitors Limited is instructed by leading banks on corporate banking, re-financing and property backed lends. He is also experienced in representing private and overseas lenders and in syndicated loan arrangements, particularly those connected to the property and development sector. James Coningsby is the key contact for real estate and development finance. Both are located in Leicester while over in Derby, David Kaplan is the lead partner.