The Irwin Mitchell banking and finance practice is noted by clients for providing a ‘commercial approach, underpinned by strong technical knowledge and advice’. The firm demonstrates activity in corporate banking, real estate finance, and cross-border finance. Department head Paddy Sturman is a name to note for banks, funders, and borrowers on real estate finance, leveraged finance, and corporate banking transactions. Jeremy Ladyman covers swaps and derivatives, investment management, and related financial services regulatory matters. Mark Appleby is a key contact for lender-side transactional work.
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Testimonials
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- Competitive pricing with first-class experience and knowledge. Multiple services and practice areas and training availability.
- Jeremy Ladyman provides commercial advice and market knowledge across multiple jurisdictions, along with in-depth knowledge of our industry. He is available both on and off the clock.
- The team provides a commercial approach, underpinned by strong technical knowledge and advice. It is clear that they are client-focused and take time to understand the client's needs.
- A commercial approach, responsiveness and availability, and flexibility.
- We work mainly with Paddy Sturman, who always receives strong feedback. He provides genuinely strong advice and will raise questions if he thinks our approach is wrong. Cost-effective and highly capable, this is one team that we would not hesitate to recommend.
Key clients
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- Santander UK plc
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- ICG
- Gravity Fitness
- Lloyds Bank plc
- ThinCats
- Norddeutsche Landesbank
- Praxis
- Henry Boot Developments
- Artisan Kirkstall Leeds
- Rula Developments
- Standard Bank
- Gleeson Homes
- Avamore Capital
- Arun Estate Agencies Limited
- Portland Fuel
- Gripple
- Bank Mandiri
- Brighton Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College
Work highlights
Advised Gripple, a Sheffield-based borrower client in the manufacturing sector on all aspects of their eight-figure refinancing.
Advised Lloyds Bank on a £135,000,000 syndicated facility to housebuilder MJ Gleeson for the refinancing of debt and investment into new sites.
Advised HSBC bank in relation to a £30,000,000 revolving credit facility made available to AIM-listed Merseyside-based bathroom supply company Victorian Plumbing Group PLC.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Paddy Sturman
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Ladyman; Mark Appleby