BBS Law’s security lending team specialises in evaluating risks on loans for lenders. Practice head Avi Barr, ‘focused and commercial’, regularly engages in acting in refinancing and development financing transactions regarding residential properties. Leona Ho often works with Barr on secured lending, bridging finance, and refinancing matters.
Testimonials
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‘BBS are highly responsive and client focused. They take a practical approach and offer meaningful advice which assists with commercial decision-making.’
‘Avi Barr is focused and commercial. He is a pleasure to work with and goes the extra mile for his clients. He has significant experience in real estate, which is very helpful.’
‘Avi Barr is a hands-on and knowledgeable partner.’
‘The team fights for the client and do not just roll over if there is an obstacle or lenders' legals are unreasonable.’
‘The team are great - we have done a number of refinancings in a sometimes challenging environment, and the team always go out of their way to get things done.’
‘Not a stuffy old legal practice. They are highly approachable and engaging. In a nutshell, a team of passionate and experienced legal professionals who are dedicated to delivering top-notch legal advice.’
‘Leona Ho has been invaluable assets in handling complex transactions for my clients. Avi Barr equally has been instrumental when dealing with the success of my client's transactions. Their professionalism, diligence, and ability to coordinate with multiple parties are definitely commendable qualities in the legal field.’
‘Efficient team, very capable and commercially minded.’
Key clients
- Whitehall Capital
- KHK Capital
- Cambridge & Counties
- PP Asset Management
- OakNorth Bank PLC
- Handelsbanken
- Hampden & Co Private Bank
- Celer Capital
- Haslebrow Finance
- Titan Finance
Work highlights
- Acted for PP Assets Management on the purchase and subsequent £5 million finance of this significant asset, compromising a Marks and Spencers in North West London.
- Acted for Handlesbanken PLC on a £6.3 million loan secured against a prime capital property with one week from instruction to completion.
- Acted for OakNorth Bank PLC on a complex £3.8 million development refinance.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Avi Barr