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The ‘extremely strong’ team at Pinsent Masons LLP specialises in asset-based finance and structured finance, including account bank roles in complex securitisation structures. Based in Leeds, the team is led by Matthew Clayton Stead, who advises on high-value corporate financings, structured and syndicated lending, and sustainable loan arrangements. Sean Houlihan brings over 20 years of experience in real estate finance, acting for clearing banks on both investment and development funding; while Tom McHugh focuses on advising funders involved in large-scale mergers and intricate group refinancings.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent client relationship building skills, take time to fully understand the people and the business, not just the task. Work is of a consistently high standard and delivered on time or early. Strong local and national networks, and their coverage across the UK regions has been of particular benefit to us.’

  • ‘Tom McHugh has been transformational for the business. His approach is collaborative and business minded. He has pivoted the business so it is now the pre-eminent lender practice in the country.'

Key clients

  • Everton Football Club
  • Oncimmune Holdings plc

Work highlights

Advising Everton Football Club Limited in connection with (a) the financing of its new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock and (b) the financing of its takeover by The Friedkin Group.