I lead Shoosmiths’ Banking & Finance team in Leeds, advising on leveraged finance, venture debt and general corporate financings (including transaction based acquisition financing and general working capital facilities). My clients include clearing banks, debt funds, venture and alternative lenders and private equity houses, alongside a variety of borrowers ranging from SMEs to listed companies.

Recent deals include acting for a private equity backed activated carbon filtration company in respect of £65m of facilities provided to complete the company's refinance, corporate reorganisation and an acquisition simultaneously.