Bates Wells‘s real estate finance practice is jointly led by Mark Traynor and Malcolm Headley; Headley is noted for his expertise in advising developers, investors, and corporate occupiers. This leadership underpins the firm’s dedicated focus on acting for private and charity clients in a range of financing matters, including various loans, revolving credit facilities, and refinancing work. The team’s capabilities are further enhanced by Louise Harman, who contributes strong banking expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Bates Wells team has a unique combination of individual attention and a broad spectrum of skills. They operate with confidence and attention to detail, engaging quickly and fully with the client. They have a very effective way of delegating, ensuring you find the right expert for the right task quickly.'
- 'Their strong engagement with financial institutions also allows for much broader involvement in the institutional market, which is a great benefit for organisations like ours in the housing sector.’
- 'The individuals are always responsive, quick working and highly knowledgeable in property. We work with Malcolm Headley and would highly recommend Malcolm and his team.'
- ‘The individuals within the organisation bring an extremely personal touch to everything they do. Bates Wells brings a combination of relational networking, legal competence, and a wise understanding of the business they're in. They have become our 'one-stop shop' in a wide and diverse legal market.’
- ‘Their team are highly skilled and available to handle specific queries before, during, and after a deal is in progress. They identify potential issues quickly and advise on how best to secure our position and minimise risk to the bank. They also provide detailed advice on the matter at hand.’
- ‘The individuals we work with are always responsive, work quickly, and are highly knowledgeable in property. We work with Malcolm Headley and would highly recommend both him and his team.’
Key clients
- CAF Bank
- Triodos Bank UK Limited
- Lexadon Properties
- J49 Limited
- The Charity Bank Limited
- Reliance Bank
- The Football Foundation
- Artesian Property Partnership
- Unity Trust Bank plc
- Metro Bank
Work highlights
Advised CAF Bank on a loan to a housing association.
Advising Metro on three loan facilities for the acquisition and redevelopment of sites to be used for self-storage.
Advising Artesian Property Partnership on a Sharia refinancing of a serviced office and co-working facility.
Practice head
Malcom Headley; Mark Traynor
Other key lawyers
Louise Harman