Environmental, Social and Governance
United Kingdom
06 May 2025
At Eversheds Sutherland's Belfast base, Deborah Archer is head of banking and finance; she acts as the Northern Ireland point person on major international matters, routinely working with teams of colleagues from the firm's network of offices across the UK and in Dublin. Recent work has included high-profile refinancings and complex loan facilities, with the firm's client roster boasting many household name banks. Real estate finance transactions is another key area of focus.
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- 'A commercial team led by Deborah Archer.'
Key clients
- Phenna Group
- Belfast International Airport Limited/Vinci Airports
- Fortus Group
- OSix Real Estate Finance LLP
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Titanic Distillers Limited
- National Westminster Bank plc
- Lookers plc
Work highlights
Advised Belfast International Airport Limited/Vinci Airports on real estate, NI banking and commercial contracts affected by the £100m refinancing of Belfast International Airport.
Advised the Phenna Group on its acquisition by Oakley Capital and the accompanying refinancing under a new senior facilities agreement and financing/security package with Kroll as agent and security agent.
Lawyers
Practice head
Deborah Archer