Cripps

Corporate

Noel Ruddy is a Partner in the Corporate team, with a specialist focus on receivables finance. In addition to his corporate practice, he is widely recognised as an expert in receivables finance and is the co-editor of the authoritative legal text Salinger on Factoring.

Known for his friendly and collaborative approach, Noel is dedicated to delivering what clients need — successfully, efficiently and with the highest quality. He takes great pride in the standard of work produced at Cripps and in ensuring that clients enjoy working with the team and value the contribution made to their businesses.

Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Noel has established himself as a leading corporate lawyer within the South East corporate finance community. In the asset-based lending sector, he is recognised more widely as an authority on the law of factoring and discounting.

Clients value Noel’s deep technical expertise, his ability to quickly grasp the commercial realities of any transaction, and his clear, pragmatic advice. He is also passionate about staying abreast of legal developments and sharing insights on matters of interest.

Noel is ranked as a leading individual in Chambers and Partners 2024.

Areas of expertise include:

• Mergers and acquisitions (including cross-border M&A)

• Corporate strategy

• Private equity

• Asset-based lending

Qualifications and memberships:

• Admitted as a solicitor in October 1990

• Member, The Law Society