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Banking & Finance

Introduction

Ashfords has the largest specialist corporate finance and commercial team west of Bristol. Our position as a heavyweight regional law firm, requires a dedicated finance practice and our finance unit operates as part of the strong corporate team on some of the most complex and innovative financing transactions in the region.

We have an international client reach and London delivery through a serviced office in Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square. We act for banks, government agencies and corporates and our expertise includes acquisition finance, secured lending, structured finance, syndicated lending, project finance, trade finance, asset finance and restructurings. Our goal is to be pragmatic and commercial in providing effective and quick service.

Work handled includes:

Banking & Finance

  •  Property and Development Finance
  • Acquisition and general corporate finance
  • Investment funds
  • Asset finance and invoice discounting
  • Private equity
  • Quasi-equity and debt structuring
  • Commercial banking
  • FSA and Regulatory Advice

Dispute Resolution

  • Banking Litigation (investment and retail)
  • Fraud: claimant, defendant
  • Private International Law

What others say about us

Noted for its "enthusiastic and sensible young lawyers," the team "is extremely commercial and proactive and has a quick turnaround time"
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2008 Edition

Serving clients in London and the South West, this firm has a growing brand.
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2007 Edition

The firm has a number of strong relationships with corporate bodies and banks across the region, which have supported the steady development of this banking practice. With individual finance lawyers of the "highest calibre and capability," the team has cultivated a "successful mix of skills."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2006 Edition

The recent fusion of "knowledgeable and experienced" partners has been balanced by some promising juniors, and the group is expected to grow in profile."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2006 Edition

"Ashfords partner Andrew Smith is an excellent choice for the banking side of corporate transactions."
Legal 500, 2005 Edition

"Enjoys a genuinely national reputation for its mid-range M&A work, consistently handling over £3bn-worth of deals a year. Clients express high satisfaction with work done at all levels of the firm."
Legal 500, 2004 Edition


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