An experienced advisor to banks and private lenders, Ashfords LLP covers a broad range of matters, including project, development, asset and acquisition finance; the firm is also adept in handling banking litigation. The team is led by Rebecca Rebecca Dury, who has experience advising corporate borrowers and public sector lenders. Ed Hobbs is a notable member of the team, bringing experience in debt transactions and venture debt advice. Clare Brewer is another key name, specialising in project finance and infrastructure finance.
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‘Knowledgeable, expertise, collaborative and supportive.’
‘Rebecca Dury is highly professional and exceptional in her field of expertise.'
‘Ashfords as a team have proven to be pro-active and commercially minded partners. They are able to understand specific requirements and translate these into technical legal requirements.’
‘Anna Thompson has a thorough grasp of the project at any point and is able to quicky answer questions or update on situations both in her own area as well as those that fall into contractual or corporate areas of law.'
‘Ashfords are a strong local firm.'
‘Rebecca Dury's advice is of a high quality.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Santander UK plc
- Flashpoint Venture Capital
- St. James’s Place Plc
- Arena Investors LP
- Bunnyhomes group of companies
- National Westminster Bank plc
- OakNorth Bank plc
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- BLG
Work highlights
Acting as drafting counsel to St. James’s Place Plc, the FTSE listed financial advisor, in relation to a £250,000,000 bilateral facility.
Advising Lloyds Bank plc as lender in respect of a £30 million revolving credit refinancing for a UK housebuilder.
Acting for long-standing client National Westminster Bank plc in relation to acquisition finance for a management buy out of a professional services firm.
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rebecca Dury
Other key lawyers
Ed Hobbs; Clare Brewer; Anna Thompson; Jonathan Hyde