"The team is incredibly responsive. I am answering on behalf of a bank who regularly uses Burnetts for acting on our behalf in perfecting the bank’s security. They will always try and find a solution and balance protecting the bank from a risk point of view but also understanding that there is a client at the end of a transaction."- Legal 500, 2022

Our Banking team provides legal support to lenders and their clients across all aspects of lending and finance.

With the recent growth of our team, especially the addition of three new specialist solicitors, we have further strengthened our unique lending offering and can deliver a smooth, fast service on every deal.

Our Banking team includes two former relationship specialists from Lloyds Bank who between them have more than 50 years’ experience of working for a lender, so we have a unique understanding of a lending deal and where there could be issues or sticking points.

When acting for lenders, we have a streamlined separate representation process combining practical legal advice with our detailed knowledge of internal banking systems. We take a sensible, commercial approach and work quickly to achieve drawdown of funds.

We also act for borrowers purchasing properties with funding or switching to a new lender. We use our experience of acting for lenders to anticipate and cover off the lender’s requirements at the outset, easing the way to completion.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Real estate investment deals (including commercial or residential/HMO portfolios)

• Preparation of finance documents (facility agreements, security documents, variations and inter-creditor agreements)

• Agricultural deals (including advice on trust structures)

• Healthcare (share purchases or asset purchases of trading businesses)

• Development finance (including review of the building contract and taking collateral warranties)

"They can always come up with a practical solution. They are proactive in the relationship and are keen to impress." - Chambers, 2022