Finance
Schofield Sweeney advises on a broad range of property matters, including residential and commercial development, renewable energy projects, secured lending, and Islamic finance. The team is headed by the ‘go-to partner’, Manjit Virdee, who is renowned for his expertise in acquisition finance, development funding, and asset-based lending. Virdee is supported by Darren Birkinshaw and Pardeep Khela; with the former focusing on matters related to regeneration schemes and development sites, and the latter specialising on landlord-tenant matters and real estate finance.
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Commercial Property
Position
Partner and leads on secured property finance and banking matters in the firm. Act for key banks, subprime lenders and other corporate and individual lenders and borrowers. Specialises in acting for lenders on Asset Based Lending, Acquisition Finance, Development Funding and a variety of investment situations in connection with acquisition/re-finance/gearing of large portfolio of properties. Extensive experience in advising lenders on facilities/loan documentation, security negotiations and derivative transactions. Act for borrowers in a wide range of situations, including negotiations with banks in acquisitions and disposals.
Career
Trained at Edward De Silva & Co Solicitors in London; Qualified in 2003; Shires Wainwright Solicitors 2003-2006; Schofield Sweeney LLP 2006 to date.
Languages
Punjabi
Memberships
Former Bradford Law Society President, position held for 3 years.
Education
Leeds Metropolitan University (2(1)): Leeds Metropolitan University- Legal Practice Course.
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Testimonials
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The real estate team at Schofield Sweeney provide a first class service for the bank and its clients. They are communicative, that really important in time sensitive situations, they are also very commercial, making quick decisions and protecting our interests in doing so.'
Manjit Virdee - a go-to partner, a real strength, a thoroughly splendid all-rounder with a significant depth of knowledge.'
‘They are efficient and sensible with their charges and also, and very importantly, communicate with their clients. They are also accessible.’
‘The commercial property team have a great breadth of knowledge and experience, and make themselves available to deal with any queries quickly and efficiently.’
‘Pardeep Khela is our main contact in the commercial team. He has excellent knowledge, makes himself available to deal with any questions and provides great support to his client base.'
Key clients
- Santander UK PLC Evri HSBC Bank PLC
Work highlights
Acted for MDP NE29 Ltd on the purchase of Mandale Industrial Park Wallsend Road North Shields NE29 7FN, which comprises 39 units, including 24 hybrid units and 14 industrial units.