Noted for its ‘very commercial and pragmatic’ approach, Gateley Legal predominantly acts for banks, direct fund lenders and clients within the manufacturing and real estate industries. Practice head Anna Mayfield often leads on matters involving refinancings and acquisition finance issues, mainly advising banks and alternative funders. Alicia Bradburn assists on management-buyout issues, while Megan Kirby often advises on refinancing matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gateley have an extremely experienced team who provide an excellent service to our Acquisition Finance team. When acting on our behalf they are quick to respond, provide detailed rationale in relation to the finance documents and are always available to discuss more complex issues as and when required.'
- ‘They're very commercial and happy to take calls to discuss matters which helps provide a better service from our perspective.’
- ‘Very commercial and pragmatic.’
- 'In the East Midlands, Anna Mayfield and Megan Kirby have acted for us over a number of years. We really value the support and advice they provide during transactions.'
Key clients
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- Clydesdale Bank plc (trading as Virgin Money)
- The Royal Bank of Scotland plc/ National Westminster Bank plc
- Midlands Engine Investment Funds managed by Maven Capital Partners
- United Tooling Solutions Limited and Troy Group Holdings Limited
- Beechbrook UK SME Credit Ltd
- Frontier Development Capital Limited
- Connection Capital LLP
- BGF
- Santander UK plc
Work highlights
Advised NatWest on the recapitalisation of a private equity-backed office space group.
Advised Frontier Development Capital in connection with debt and grant funding provided by a regional combined authority fund to a property developer to finance the acquisition and redevelopment of a site in the West Midlands into warehouses.
Advising funds managed by Maven Capital Partners under the Midlands Engine Investment Fund in respect of new growth capital loan facilities for SME borrowers in the East and South East Midlands.|
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Practice head
Anna Mayfield
Other key lawyers
Alicia Bradburn; Megan Kirby