DLA Piper’s broad finance practice handles a wide range of transactions, including asset-based lending, venture debt funding, refinancing, and restructuring work. The team has a strong client base, advising both lenders and borrowers, as well as various national and international banks. Practice head Allan Leal is highly experienced in real estate finance, acquisition finance, securitisation, and leveraged finance work. Craig Hunter is another standout practitioner, regularly advising on cross-border financing matters, as well as growth and project finance issues. William Reid also contributes to the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Really strong sector knowledge.’
‘Allan Leal and Craig Hunter - very knowledgeable, always willing to help, strong engagement.’
‘Allan Leal's team is not only professional and on top of their game, but also easy to work with.’
‘Allan Leal always keeps a cool head, is very reliable and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- DNB Bank ASA
- Clydesdale Bank trading as Virgin Money
- Aareal Bank
- Sleeperz Hotels
- Beaufort Senior Debt Sarl
- Oaknorth Bank
- Santander UK plc
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Natwest (Royal Bank of Scotland)
- HSBC
- RBS Invoice Finance
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Allan Leal
Other key lawyers
Craig Hunter; William Reid