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Advising lenders
Securing outcomes in financial distress
We help lenders act fast with clear, strategic security reviews, maximising recoveries and guiding enforcement through insolvency with confidence & care
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Fast, clear advice to protect value & enforce security
When a borrower shows signs of financial distress, lenders need immediate clarity on the strength of their position and the options available to them.
We deliver focused, time‑critical security reviews, providing a clear assessment of validity, priority and enforceability. Our reports are structured, practical and in plain English, enabling lenders to identify issues quickly and take decisive action.
Drawing on extensive experience, we advise on practical and commercially focused enforcement strategies to maximise recoveries. We regularly act for major clearing banks and asset-based lenders on complex security structures and enforcement scenarios, including the appointment of administrators and fixed charge receivers.
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Shoosmiths are extremely accessible, efficient, professional and commercial in their approach.
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