David Adams > Shoosmiths LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Shoosmiths LLP
103 COLMORE ROW
BIRMINGHAM
B3 3AG
England

Work Department

Corporate banking.

Position

Partner

David is an experienced banking lawyer and advises some of the UK’s largest financial institutions in real estate finance, acquisition and leveraged finance (both sponsor and non-sponsor), pensions-related finance, restructuring, refinancing and asset-based lending.

He has exceptional technical expertise in this area of the law, which is underpinned by a superb track record in business development.

Recent examples of David’s work include:

  • acting for a major high street bank in relation to a high profile business and property acquisition of a national fuel supply business;
  • acting for a Midlands University in relation to two major funding projects, with funding for both development work and general corporate purposes being provided by two high street banks;
  • acting for a Midlands based automotive parts and processes supplier in relation to the multi-jurisdictional asset based funding of a UK/Chinese joint venture; and
  • acting for an overseas owned but Midlands based eye wear manufacturer and distributor in relation to their ongoing funding requirements.

 

Career

David is an experienced banking lawyer and advises some of the UK’s largest financial institutions in real estate finance, acquisition and leveraged finance (both sponsor and non-sponsor), pensions-related finance, restructuring, refinancing and asset-based lending.

He has exceptional technical expertise in this area of the law, which is underpinned by a superb track record in business development.

Recent examples of David’s work include:

  • acting for a major high street bank in relation to a high profile business and property acquisition of a national fuel supply business;
  • acting for a Midlands University in relation to two major funding projects, with funding for both development work and general corporate purposes being provided by two high street banks;
  • acting for a Midlands based automotive parts and processes supplier in relation to the multi-jurisdictional asset based funding of a UK/Chinese joint venture; and
  • acting for an overseas owned but Midlands based eye wear manufacturer and distributor in relation to their ongoing funding requirements.

David was previously lead partner for the Midlands banking team at Squire Sanders for six years after joining from Browne Jacobson, where he was an associate for three years and helped set up the firm’s local banking practice.

Education

West Bridgford Comprehensive; University of Sheffield and Nottingham Law School (1995 LLB Law (2(1)).

Leisure

Road cycling. Member of the Birmingham Running and Triathlon Club.

Lawyer Rankings

West Midlands > Finance > Banking and finance

(Leading individuals)

David AdamsShoosmiths LLP

Shoosmiths LLP’s team is experienced in asset-based lending, leveraged and acquisition finance, corporate banking and real estate finance. The practice is led by Jon Bew, who is strong in addressing issues related to invoice finance, asset based lending, inventory finance and distribution finance. David Adams strengthens the team with his broad experience in areas such as real estate finance, domestic and international acquisition finance, and pensions finance, while Natalie Barnes specialises in asset-based lending.

East Midlands > Finance > Banking and finance

Demonstrating a wealth of experience in leveraged, acquisition and real estate finance, Shoosmiths LLP combines the bench strength of its Nottingham and Birmingham offices to advise traditional lenders and corporate borrowers. David Adams divides his time between the two offices and is also the key figure for pensions and education finance and asset-based lending. Senior associate Victoria Chan, based in Nottingham, is also noted.