Although it does handle some corporate lending, the majority of Clarke Willmott LLP‘s financings relate to the real estate sector. Here the work is split between social housing and commercial property matters, with instructions coming from both lenders and borrowers. ’Outstanding’ team head Fraser MacRae is very skilled at handling secured lending for banks and housing associations, including on the provision of revolving credit facilities and private placement bond issuances. In addition, MacRae has niche experience in relation to education finance. Bethan Evans also handles some social housing finance work, but is best-known for her work in relation to property development finance, including within the healthcare sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Market leaders in their field. They achieve pragmatic and client focused outcomes.’
‘The outstanding Fraser MacRae provides solutions to risks and mitigates risk with all parties thoughts in mind.'
'Personable, efficient and commercially-minded team, obviously well respected by lenders and their advisors in the area.'
'Beth Evans is technically exact, but at the same time balanced in what to challenge. She is efficient in response, and a relaxed and pleasant person to have on any deal.'
Key clients
- The Healthcare Management Trust
- Triodos Bank UK
- Sustainable Drainage Systems
- Principality Building Society
- Santander
- Unity Trust Bank
- Hafod Housing Association
- Lloyds Bank
- Secure Trust Bank
- Inuvi Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised Lloyds Bank in drafting and negotiating a £50m revolving credit facility.
Advised Hafod Housing Association in negotiating a £44.6m revolving credit facility made available by Barclays bank.
Advised Triodos Bank on the provision of funding to refinance an existing facility and historic hotel in the Lake District.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Fraser MacRae
Other key lawyers
Bethan Evans; Vicky Kells; Clare Gregory