Thrings LLP advises clients across the full spectrum of banking & finance matters, including on matters of charity and acquisition funding. Mike Tomlin is the head of the team, advising both lenders and borrowers in acquisition finance and growth capital. Robert Barnes specialises in real estate finance, whilst Joe Watkins is well-versed in private lending and secured agricultural lending.
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Testimonials
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- 'Thrings are highly competent, professional and friendly.'
- 'Mike Tomlin is very approachable and can explain legal issues in layman's terms. He is easy to get hold of and very good value.'
Key clients
- Growth Lending
- Boost & Co
- Avon Needs Trees
- Santander UK plc
- Metro Bank
- National Westminster Bank plc
- HSBC Bank plc
- UOB
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Arbuthnot Latham
- Handelsbanken
Work highlights
Acted for Avon Needs Trees, a registered charity which is seeking to create the largest new woodland in the South West, planting 100,000 new trees to help against the climate and ecological emergencies.
Assisting with WH Bence's acquisition of industrial space in Bristol.
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Practice head
Mike Tomlin
Other key lawyers
Robert Barnes; Simon Hore; Joe Watkins