Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s banking and finance team is regularly engaged by clients to handle a range of complex real estate finance and corporate banking matters. The practice is noted for its considerable expertise in the Islamic finance area, often advising the government on the impact of legislative changes on Islamic finance transactions. Naomi Tudor heads the corporate banking team, with expertise in corporate and property finance work on bilateral and syndicated transactions. In addition, Mohammed Saqub specialises in Islamic finance, handling related commercial property investment transactions and leading the team in this area.
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Naomi and her team work together with funders and their customers to ensure a smooth path to completion of a transaction where all parties are satisfied with the terms.

As Head of Corporate Banking, Naomi leads a team where commercial advice and speed of response are key service standards. From advice on how to structure a transaction, to drafting the transaction documents, to ensuring the loans advanced are secured effectively and priority issues dealt with – Naomi is available to advise on all these areas.

Her clients include a number of clearing banks, asset finance funders, challenger banks and peer to peer lenders. She also works for borrowers obtaining finance.

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  • ‘Shakespeare Martineau has established a respected banking and finance practice, specialising in representing Islamic finance lenders.'

    ‘Mohammed Saqub – Partner - is a venerable expert in Islamic finance. He is the first and only port of call on issues of Islamic finance by multiple Middle Eastern financial institutions. He offers an exceptional combination of knowledge of English Law, Islamic law and practical solutions.’

    'Client centric and work to deadlines.'

    'Efficient, good at resolving issues, able to progress matters at pace and communicate well.'

    'Very knowledgeable and responsive. Provides clear guidance on legal matters. Educates and answer all queries. Very efficient and maintain timelines as promised. All solicitors have extensive knowledge on legal matters and are ready to help and guide.'

    'What makes them unique is their approach to problem-solving, speed of response and professionalism.'

Key clients

  • Lloyds Bank plc Reliance Bank Limited Santander UK Plc Cynergy Bank The Charity Bank Limited Yorkshire Bank/Virgin Money Habib Bank Zurich plc Handelsbanken HSBC UK Bank Plc United Trust Bank Plc Aldermore Bank Plc Gatehouse Bank Plc Al Rayan Bank Plc Westgate Healthcare Group Cambridge Capital Partners Limited Sherwood Oak Homes Limited Qatar International Bank Plc OFFA Primary Finance Unity Trust Bank Ahli United Bank of London and the Middle East Masraf Al Rayan Qatar Islamic Bank PLC Pfida Finance UBL Bank of Punjab Ahli United Bank (UK) PLC ADIB UK Nomo Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC Whitehall Lending Stride Up Hampshire Trust Bank

Work highlights

Acted for Santander UK plc in connection with a £33m real estate finance term loan facility to a Birmingham-based student accommodation provider.