Often engaged in cross-border transactions, Freeths LLP predominantly advises banks and healthcare organisations. Chris Freeston heads up the practice, working on a broad range of matters, including refinancings and acquisition financings. With a focus on banking clients, Katie Hillier frequently advises on facility agreements, security documentation and the CP satisfaction aspects of transactions. Specialising in the automotive and care industries, Gary Richardson leads on facility agreements and security documentation matters, while Billy Shaw often assists on these cases.
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Key clients
- Allied Irish Bank
- Santander UK PLC
- Lloyds Banking Group (including Lloyds Development Capital)
- Clydesdale Bank / Virgin Money
- Beechbrook Capital
- HSBC UK Bank PLC
- YFM Equity Partners
- Frontier Development Capital
- ICG Longbow
- Chancerygate
- Oaknorth Bank
- Kuwait Finance House
Work highlights
Advised BREAL Capital and Calveton Group on the banking and finance aspects of their investment in, and acquisition of, the business and trade of the UK arm of the TGI Friday’s restaurant business.
Advised Clydesdale Bank on the provision of facilities to support the institutional buy-out of Isocom Components Limited by funds managed by Foresight Group.
Advised Beechbrook Capital on the provision of facilities to Naismiths Holdings to support its acquisition of the business and trade of Edmond Shipway.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Gary Richardson
Practice head
Chris Freeston
Other key lawyers
Katie Hillier; Gary Richardson; Billy Shaw