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Partner with deep expertise in real estate and structured finance

I’m a banking and finance partner specialising in real estate finance.  I advise borrowers, sponsors and financial institutions on national and cross-border debt financings, including syndicated and bilateral loans.  My clients include UK clearing banks, alternative lenders and corporate borrowers.

I’m known for my pragmatic, commercial approach to complex transactions and am further recognised for my responsiveness and ability to lead teams effectively.  Clients value my focus on outcomes and my ability to keep transactions moving efficiently.

Before joining Shoosmiths, I worked at CMS, Osborne Clarke and Hogan Lovells in London and Hong Kong. I’ve also completed secondments with HSBC and Credit Agricole, giving me a deeper insight into a lender’s perspective.

Recent deals include advising on a £275m term and revolving loan facility in regards to a portfolio of properties predominantly situated in Soho, £115m term loan in regards to a care home business, and mezzanine finance for a well known hotel in Edinburgh.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
I've always been impressed with the responsiveness of Chris' replies and the quality has always reflected his experience, commercial approach and professionalism. It's clear that not only is Chris experienced, but he's also able to extract the very best out of the teams that he works with, which has on overall positive outcome on a deal's ability to complete efficiently and on budget. Pragmatism and the ability to see the bigger picture has always been a key strength.
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We help lenders, investors and developers close deals with speed and confidence—combining deep asset class insight with joined-up legal support.
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