Leading Trowers & Hamlins LLP's Manchester-based banking and finance group is Eleanor James, who is well versed in housing finance, particularly in the social housing sector, as is co-practice head Melanie Comer, who is additionally specialized in property securities. The team regularly handles property investment finance, development finance, bridging finance and senior and mezzanine finance as part of this. Joanne Judge provides support on lender-side mandates.
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- 'Very knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with.'
- 'Ellie James is great.'
- 'They are a friendly law firm and doing business with them is a pleasure. The team are knowledgeable, proactive and responsive to enquiries.'
- 'All of the individuals I have worked with have been genuinely nice and friendly people to deal with, and that's their main USP in my opinion.'
- 'The Trowers team is highly professional and collaborate very effectively with each other and so even though we may be dealing with several disciplines, our dealings always feel joined up. They are proactive and highly responsive and committed to getting the deal over the line.'
- 'Knowledge in the sector, always supportive and happy to talk through pros and cons of the legalities.'
Key clients
- Peabody Trust
- Maslow A8 Designated Activity Company
- Sovereign Network Group
- Karbon Homes Limited
- Tirion Group
- Halton Housing
- Accent Housing
- Golden Lane Housing
- Holroyd Homes
- Mosscare St Vincents Housing Group
- Adra Tai Cyfyngedig
- Cartrefi Conwy Cyfyngedig
Work highlights
Advised Maslow in connection with an acquisition and development loan supporting the development of residential properties in Eccleshall.
Advised Sovereign Network Group on its first post-merger public bond issue of £400m of secured sustainability bonds.
Acting for the Peabody Trust on the establishment of its £1bn medium-term note programme.
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Practice head
Eleanor James; Melanie Comer
Other key lawyers
Joanne Judge; Rishi Sarin