Irwin Mitchell provides legal advice to both lenders and borrowers across corporate banking, real estate and mezzanine finance, leveraged and structured finance, as well as private equity funding. The ‘excellent’ team head Paddy Sturman has substantial experience in banking and debt finance transactions across a wide range of sectors, regularly advising banks, funders, and borrowers on real estate finance, leveraged finance, and corporate banking transactions. Sturman is supported by Jeremy Ladyman, who has particular expertise in treasury and financial services matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Paddy Sturman is excellent. His knowledge is always up to date with current market trends. Very commercial and explains risks well if concerned. always goes the extra mile for you.'
‘The team combine deep technical expertise with a commercial and practical approach. The team are highly responsive and flexible to client needs, and are typically solutions focused.’
‘The individuals we work with are pro-active, taking ownership of engagements and effectively communicating with key stakeholders, including us as their client. The individuals are flexible and able to adapt their approach to the client situation, providing advice in a practical and commercial manner.'
'Excellent response to new quote requests. Work is always of a very high quality and extremely price competitive.'
Key clients
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- Santander UK plc
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Coventry Building Society
- Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
- Norddeutsche Landesbank
- Henry Boot Developments
Work highlights
Advised ThinCats on a term loan and revolving facilities agreement to Sunrise Topco for the purpose of the acquisition of Horizon Parking.
Advised ThinCats on the provision of facilities to Ranger Services Holdings, throughout the year, for their growth and acquisition plans (including bolt on acquisitions in England, Scotland, & Ireland).
Advised ThinCats on a transcap finance facility to Anglotech for the acquisition of EBM Managed Services and another specialist business in the same sector.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Paddy Sturman
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Ladyman; Mark Appleby; Charley-Travis Brennan