An emphasis on mid-market deals, often with a cross-border element, is core to Addleshaw Goddard’s asset-based lending practice. The firm has a particularly strong regional presence and has seen a steady stream of work in the corporate advisory space. Mike Davison heads up the team and is a seasoned expert, acting for the full range of lenders from clearers to large international banks in both new lending matters and mandates involving distressed businesses. James Tarleton is known for advising borrowers and has a niche in the intersection between ABL receivables and structured products. Based in Manchester, Lauren Priest-Stephens regularly leads on complex refinancing matters. Kayleigh Brady is active in supporting fintechs and start-ups on receivables financing.
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‘Mike Davison, James Tarleton and Lauren Priest-Stephens are all excellent banking partners.'
'Mike has exceptional ABL market coverage and Lauren knows how to run a practice, and we are always amazed by her ability to keep tabs on all of our live portfolio matters at once.'
'James is precisely the kind of partner you want on a transaction with a new client and always helps to make our onboarding process as smooth as possible. ’
‘Kayleigh Brady stands out as an up-and-coming associate, we wouldn’t be surprised to see her running all our deals in a few years’ time.’
'Very personable, approachable, friendly but importantly very knowledgeable.'
'Kayleigh Brady is exceptional.'
Key clients
- PNC Bank NA / PNC Business Credit
- BNP Paribas Group Companies
- Secure Trust Bank Plc
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- FGI Worldwide LLC
- Leumi UK Group Limited
- ABN AMRO Bank Group Companies
- Close Brothers Limited
- Revving
- Santander Bank / Commercial Finance
- AIB Commercial Finance Limited
- Metro Bank Plc
- Blazehill Capital Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lauren Priest-Stephens
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kayleigh Brady
Practice head
Mike Davison
Other key lawyers
James Tarleton; Lauren Priest-Stephens; Kayleigh Brady