In today’s complex lending environment - marked by intense competition, valuation uncertainty, and operational inefficiencies - corporate borrowers need legal partners who offer more than just technical precision. With economic conditions evolving, regulatory demands increasing, and deal timelines tightening, success depends on advisors who are commercially sharp, sector-informed, and agile. You need lawyers who understand the full transaction lifecycle and can help you secure the right financing, on the right terms, with expertise, speed and confidence.

That’s where we come in. Shoosmiths’ corporate lending team supports corporate clients across the full spectrum of their lending needs both domestically and on cross-border transactions, including bilateral and syndicated loans, public and private company financings and public to private deals. We act for lenders and borrowers alike, giving us a 360° view of market norms and negotiation levers. Our lawyers are known for being responsive, pragmatic and easy to work with - bringing clarity to complexity and driving deals forward. We don’t just document transactions, we help shape them.

• advised Berkeley De Veer in relation to the £500m acquisition of Avant Homes

• advised Bowland Inns and Hotels Limited, T/A James’ Places, on its £26m refinancing and acquisition facilities from Barclays

• advised British International Investment plc (formerly CDC Group plc), on a multi-million USD facility to RFL Electronics Limited (Bangladesh)

• advised CPL Industries Group Limited on its £52m refinancing provided by principal banking facilities from Wells Fargo, Virgin etc and Blazehill Capital

• advised Gresham House (through its British Strategic Investment Fund) on investments totalling £175m into Borderlink Broadband

• advised LHi Group in respect of its sale and funding of approximately 80% of the company share capital to an Employee Ownership Trust

• advised Santander UK plc in relation to its £7m funding to support financial completion of Emperor Design Consultants move to employee ownership

• advised a UK clearing Bank on the £85m financing of a major national fuel supply business, providing for refinance of existing debt and for ongoing expansion

• advised a well-known high street and online clothing brand on its £227m term and revolving facilities with an investment lender