Shoosmiths LLP is recommended for its capabilities in both borrower-side and lender-side asset-based lending work, acting for institutional lenders, manufacturing companies and professional services companies. Practice head Jon Bew is noted for his skill in invoice, inventory and distribution finance matters. Birmingham-based Natalie Barnes is experienced in matters concerning refinancing, revolving credit and working capital matters. Kieran Cummins and Anna Riley are also recommended, alongside Alastair Carruthers.
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- They have a hugely flexible approach and very quick response times, even out of hours. They felt like an extension of the team.
- The Shoosmiths team is incredibly relationship-driven and commercial. They always seek to find solutions for us while working within what we can do. They are very detailed and always provide credibility.
Key clients
- Ultimate Finance Limited
- IGF Business Credit Limited
- Cynergy Business Finance Limited
- Secure Trust Bank plc
- White Oak Commercial Finance LLC
- Oxalis Logistics UK Limited
- Hilco Capital
- 4D Investments Limited
- HSBC Invoice Finance Limited
- Close Invoice Finance Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Secure Trust Bank plc in respect of a £60,000,000 receivables finance and revolving property facility provided to Cromwell Tooling Group.
Acting for White Oak Commercial Finance LLC in relation to an up to $35,000,000 loan and security agreement provided to Unicat Catalyst Technologies LLC, Magma Combustions Engineering Limited and Jemmtec Limited.
Acting for Oxalis Logistics UK Limited in relation to a $101,000,000 master facilities agreement provided by Leumi UK Group Limited.
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Jon Bew
Other key lawyers
Natalie Barnes; Kieran Cummins; Anna Riley; Alastair Carruthers