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Debt Recovery Solicitors

 

Our services as specialist debt and funding solicitors

Our corporate team advises on a wide range of banking and finance matters including corporate borrowing, project finance, acquisition finance, property finance, development finance, debt and restructuring, asset finance and trade finance.

We are also able to advise on insolvency appointments and through our trusted network of insolvency and accountancy professionals can introduce you to other areas of expertise as and when needed.

How our debt lawyers can help

We advise on straightforward loan arrangements to complex national and international financings and securities.

We can also help you with understanding and perfecting loan documentation and security documentation quickly to assist with immediate funding support.

Our debt restructuring experience

We assist clients in restructuring existing debt to improve financial stability, which might involve negotiating new terms with creditors or consolidating debts. We have an excellent understanding of finance and strong attention to detail, which is required for work of this technical nature.

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

Debt & funding FAQs

Our lawyers can help design and structure investment funds to meet your business goals and ensure your business complies with all relevant laws and regulations, which can be complex. Our lawyers also draft essential legal documents and assist with negotiations with stakeholders.

By ensuring that all communications with investors are clear and legally compliant, and that the business adheres to the relevant laws and regulations around security, which may include filing documents with regulatory bodies.

Yes, we can. Our lawyers play a pivotal role in such transactions by conducting thorough due diligence on the fund and the interest being sold, preparing all necessary legal documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risks and facilitating the process of obtaining the necessary consents from the parties who need to give it.

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