The Nottingham-based banking and finance team at Shoosmiths LLP is highlighted for its corporate banking, as well as acquisition, leveraged, and real estate finance capabilities. Splitting his time between Nottingham and Birmingham, practice head David Adams acts for both borrowers and lenders, and is skilled at asset-based, education, and pension finance. In Nottingham, Jessika Thumpston is another key team member, and often handles real estate finance matters.
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Key clients
- Shawbrook Bank Limited
- Goldberg Kohn
- Santander Bank plc
- Close Brothers Invoice Finance
- Secure Trust Bank Plc
- Rotala plc
- Key Media UK Limited
- Novuna
- First Southern National Bank
- Investec Bank plc
Work highlights
Acted for Shawbrook Bank Limited on a facilities agreement with S-Ventures Acquisitions Ltd in order to support the acquisition of Hero UK Ltd.
Acted for Shawbrook Bank Limited on the acquisition of independent motorbike dealership Premier Bikes.
Acted for Rotala plc on the amendment and restatement of existing facilities, supporting improvements to its business operations in the Midlands area.
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Practice head
David Adams
Other key lawyers
Jessika Thumpston