Corporate Finance Lawyers

We advise on structuring and documenting intercompany loans in a manner that is commercially viable while ensuring compliance with company law and tax regulations. These arrangements often need to be flexible to support wider group objectives, and we’ll ensure documentation is robust, practical, and future-proof.

Whether you’re lending to your company or receiving funds back, director and shareholder loans carry regulatory and tax implications that can quickly become complex. We cut through that complexity, advising on repayment terms, interest, and security to safeguard your position and avoid disputes down the line.

From straightforward bilateral facilities to complex syndicated arrangements, we negotiate and draft facility agreements that align with your commercial priorities. Our focus is on helping you achieve funding on terms that are clear, manageable, and supportive of your growth, while mitigating unnecessary risk.

We guide clients through the full spectrum of debt arrangements, from senior secured facilities to mezzanine financing. Each layer has its own commercial dynamics, and we ensure the documentation reflects your negotiating position while providing flexibility for future expansion or refinancing.

Convertible loan notes are often used in early-stage fundraising, but they can carry pitfalls if poorly drafted. We advise on conversion mechanics, rights, and protections to strike a fair balance between investor expectations and founder interests, giving you clarity and certainty from day one.

We prepare and review security packages, including debentures, charges, and pledges. Our goal is to ensure enforceability while providing the right level of protection for lenders or investors, without overburdening the business operationally.

Whether personal or corporate, guarantees can expose guarantors to significant risk. We draft clear, enforceable documentation, explaining the obligations in plain English and ensuring parties understand exactly what they’re signing up to.

In multi-lender situations, competing interests need careful management. We negotiate intercreditor agreements that set expectations clearly, allocate rights fairly, and reduce the scope for disputes further down the line.

When plans go awry, clarity around default provisions is critical. We advise on your rights and obligations, and where enforcement is required, we act decisively to protect your position and secure value quickly.

Financial challenges don’t always have to trigger enforcement. We support businesses in negotiating standstill agreements and reservation of rights letters, buying valuable time to restructure finances and work with stakeholders constructively.

Refinancing can be a powerful tool to reduce costs, release value, or better align debt with long-term business goals. We advise across industries and products, helping you compare options and structure solutions that genuinely move the business forward.

When financial pressure mounts, restructuring becomes essential. We design and implement pragmatic solutions that balance creditor demands with business continuity. Our approach is hands-on and strategic, whether that means negotiating extended terms, reducing debt burdens, or introducing new financing structures. We don’t just focus on the immediate crisis; we help you set up a foundation for stability and future growth.