The banking and finance team at Shoosmiths LLP has a strong lender-side real estate finance practice and is active in advising on the financing aspects of acquisitions in the retail and leisure sectors. Team lead Anna Vangrove has a niche in energy finance and regularly advises on mandates in the purpose-built student accommodation and build-to-rent sectors. Michael Kelly supports on the full spectrum of real estate finance matters, including the refinancing of hotels. Grainne Fairbrother is another highlighted member of the team.
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Key clients
- AIB Group (UK) p.l.c.
- National Westminster Bank Plc (trading as Ulster Bank)
- Northern Bank Limited (trading as Danske Bank)
- Santander UK plc
- Foresight Group
- Ultimate Finance Group
- Toyota Financial Services
- Ortus Secured Finance
- Industrial Finance & Leasing
- ThinCats
Work highlights
Acting for National Westminster Bank Plc (trading as Ulster Bank) in relation to financing for the acquisition of Bloomfield Shopping Centre, Bangor.
Acting for Ultimate Finance Group for in securing £60 million funding from NatWest as part of its £370 million institutional funding facilities.
Acting for AIB Group (UK) p.l.c. in relation to its financing of two purpose-built student accommodation schemes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Michael Kelly
Practice head
Anna Vangrove
Other key lawyers
Michael Kelly; Grainne Fairbrother