Ward Hadaway LLP’s dedicated banking team offers a full-service practice advising both lenders and borrowers on corporate and leveraged lending, asset-backed lending, and real estate and structured finance. The team is increasingly active in advising non-bank lenders and debt funds, particularly on development and growth capital investment. Known for its strength in acquisition finance, development funding and security structures, the team works closely with the firm’s corporate and real estate departments. Imogen Holland leads the team with extensive experience across real estate, project and growth finance, as well as private equity transactions. Simon Errington is noted for his property finance expertise, particularly in development finance.
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‘The relationship that Ward Hadaway has built up with our business is very highly valued by our colleagues. Working with Ward Hadaway for over 15 years through multiple refinances, and structural changes means that they have an intrinsic knowledge of our business and its unique requirements.'
‘Imogen Holland at Ward Hadaway is our direct contact and has led our relationship since its inception. She is a pleasure to work with and has a keen eye for detail. We value this relationship immensely and congratulate her and her team on their hard work.'
'A highly skilled team that provides pragmatic advice.'
Key clients
- Royal Bank of Scotland plc/National Westminster Bank plc
- Santander UK plc
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Develop North PLC and Tier One Capital Limited
- GB Bank Limited
- Clydesdale Bank plc trading as Yorkshire Bank/Virgin Money
- North East Combined Authority
- OakNorth Bank plc
- Inn Collection Group
- Prefequity LLP
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Practice head
Imogen Holland
Other key lawyers
Simon Errington