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A dynamic banking lawyer with a focus on tech-led finance

I’m a Senior Associate in Shoosmiths’ Banking & Finance team, based in Leeds, advising on debt finance including leveraged, acquisition, venture debt and corporate lending. I act for banks, PE and debt funds, sponsors and borrowers across a range of transactions. Recent work includes advising a US venture debt provider on growth capital investments in AI and tech companies, supporting a new debt fund on precedent documentation, and advising on a Madagascan oil restructuring and a major video game investment.

I trained and qualified at Allen & Overy, spending time in both London and Frankfurt, before joining Shoosmiths in 2021. My experience spans cross-border finance, sponsor-led deals and financial services transactions.

I’m a Proud Network Champion and Trainee Supervisor at Shoosmiths, and recognised by Legal 500 for my commitment to client outcomes and negotiation strength.

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Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
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Kat Raanan is an exceptional senior associate within the team and always puts everything into getting a transaction over the finish line. She brings a big personality to negotiations and works diligently on every transaction to provide the best outcome for clients.
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