Brabners LLP's broad banking and finance practice is well placed to advise both lender and borrower-side mandates, encompassing leveraged and structured finance, acquisition and real estate finance, asset-based lending and mezzanine finance. Andrew O’Mahony in Liverpool and Richard Cowan in Manchester share leadership of the team, with the former frequently advising on borrowing requirements for registered housing providers in the social housing sector, and the latter handling a litany of financing matters, including revolving credit facilities and syndicated financing. Helen Burns strengthens the team in the real estate finance field. Michael Francos-Downs joined the team from Clarion in June 2024.
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- 'Richard Cowan was assertive where needed and traded commercial points well to achieve our key requirements.'
- 'Attention to detail on technical matters, but able to explain these without overly complicated jargon for counterparts who may not be as familiar with the legal wording. They will provide a tailored solution to a proposal, suggesting ways to improve on the scope of work given.'
Key clients
- National Westminster Bank plc
- Hope Capital Limited
Work highlights
Advised The Charity Bank on the provision of loan facilities to The Eden Project to enable it to refinance its existing facilities with Allied Irish Bank.
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Practice head
Andrew O’Mahony; Richard Cowan
Other key lawyers
Helen Burns; Michael Francos-Downs; Lucy Porter-Grocott; Alex Quinn