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‘Ed Hobbs is amazing - knows his product inside and out.’
‘First-rate banking team.’
‘Ed Hobbs has been a fantastic support to our business, working tirelessly for us when it has been required. His individual skill and knowledge have been invaluable and we highly value having a single point of contact who gives us the legal support we require. Ed is also strong at managing our expectations and delivering over and above his commitments.’
‘Ed Hobbs is fantastic - invaluable support for us, broad industry and technical knowledge, excellent technical skills, an approachable individual who really feels like one of the team and seeks to understand our business. He is there when we need him.’
Key clients
- IQE Plc
- Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
- Exeter Finance Group
- St James Place plc
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Arena Investors LLP
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- Santander UK plc
- BLG (Development finance lender)
Work highlights
- Advising Lloyds Bank plc in relation to its funding of Plastic Coatings Limited for transition by the company to ownership by an Employee Ownership Trust.
- Advising Exeter Finance Limited on its development and bridging facilities for property backed lending in excess of £250m in aggregate.
- Advising IQE plc on its $35m revolving credit facility with HSBC UK Bank plc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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