The ‘technically smart, commercial’ team at Shoosmiths LLP regularly advises lenders on a range of transactions, especially in asset-based lending. The firm also advises on leveraged and acquisition finance matters. Its work regularly involves cross-border elements. Jon Bew is the head of the team, whose experience includes asset-based, inventory and distribution finance. David Adams acts for borrowers and lenders in an array of financings, including pensions and education. Natalie Barnes is another noted member of the practice operating in the asset-based lending space.
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Témoignages
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‘A very responsive and technically smart and commercial team.’
‘Jon Bew is technically smart and easy to talk with. He has excellent knowledge of the ABL market.’
‘ Always strong collaboration throughout a deal through to completion.’
‘Jon Bew & Natalie Barnes are excellent and its those key elements within each transaction where we need to find a way forward where both excel.’
Clients clés
- Shawbrook Bank Limited
- Aurelius Finance Company Limited
- IGF Business Credit Limited
- HSBC Invoice Finance (UK) Limited
- Close Brothers Invoice Finance Limited
- Proximity Data Centres Limited
- Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending Limited
- ABN AMRO Asset Based Finance N.V., UK Branch
- Investec Bank Plc
- Hilco Capital
Points forts
- Advised Shawbrook Bank Limited in relation to an asset based lending agreement relating to £24,500,000 senior facilities to be provided to one of the UK’s leading electrical wholesalers.
- Advised Aurelius Finance Company on their facilities to a highly regulated Irish borrower group.
- Advised IGF Business Credit Limited in relation to an asset based facilities agreement, which included a £7,000,000 debt purchase facility and a £3,500,000 inventory facility to an international home and lifestyle company.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
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Responsable de la pratique
Jon Bew
Autres avocats clés
David Adams; Natalie Barnes