Swinburne Maddison LLP’s Durham-based banking team advises a broad range of clients, including individuals, companies, developers, and a mix of banks and second and third-tier lenders. The firm is active across commercial and development finance matters, often supporting complex property transactions. Victoria Walton leads the team, with a strong background in commercial property and overseeing the firm’s development and finance services. Gillian Moir contributes significant experience in property law, frequently acting for both lenders and borrowers in property-related finance transactions.
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‘Swinburne Maddison LLP delivers a first-class experience for commercial lending transactions. Their team's professionalism and dedication to client service are outstanding. They provide clear communication, timely responses, and commercially sound advice, making even the most intricate transactions manageable.'
‘I highly recommend Victoria Walton and Charlotte Excell for commercial finance legal services. They lead a team that acts for major national and international banks, demonstrating their expertise in this area. They provide high-quality support to their banking clients.’
Key clients
- Atom Bank Plc
- Handelsbanken Plc
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of Atom Bank plc in connection with 141 separate instructions, with a cumulative lending total of over £80.9m.
Practice head
Victoria Walton
Other key lawyers
Gillian Moir; Charlotte Excell