Services
We advise on financing transactions across the public and private sectors, helping organisations structure, secure and deliver the funding they need to operate, invest and grow. Whether you are planning a development programme, refinancing an existing portfolio, acquiring assets or entering the capital markets, we bring clarity to every stage of the process.
Our work spans straightforward corporate borrowings through to complex structured finance, intra-group funding arrangements and capital markets activity. We support clients on public bond programmes, secured and unsecured lending, private placements, ISDA agreements, management buy-outs and buy-ins, commercial property finance, acquisition finance, real estate investment, development facilities and PFI transactions. Each matter is handled with the precision, sector awareness and commercial focus expected of experienced banking and finance solicitors.
We think ahead. We flag pressure points early, explain the options and help you choose a route that fits your objectives and risk appetite. Clients value our responsiveness and the way we coordinate specialists from across the firm such as property security, corporate, real estate, construction and regulatory – to provide the right advice at the right moment.
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Meet the Team
Julian Barker leads our national banking practice, supported by Partners Gary Grigor, Alice Overton, Natalie Swales and Rachel Orgill‑Harris. You will work with a team that is pragmatic, commercially aware and committed to progressing your matter efficiently. We build long‑term relationships and offer clear guidance from the outset.
Recent testimonials include:
- “Julian Barker is incredibly well connected, knowledgeable and experienced. He brings a confident pragmatism and makes speedy and wise decisions that amount to valuable, actionable advice.”
- “Gary is very efficient, knowledgeable and always helpful.”
- “Alice is a consummate professional and a great sounding board on current market trends.”
- “Natalie shows a depth of knowledge and willingness to assist regardless of the complexity.”
- “Rachel Orgill‑Harris is especially skilled in advising issuers on high‑value public bond issues and bond programmes.”
- “Carolyn Thomas is attentive, independent and thorough on loan agreements, restatements and variations.”
If you are preparing for a transaction or assessing your funding options, we can help you determine the most effective route and move forward with confidence.
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