Posted on: February 17th, 2025 by Natasha Cox
I joined Lawrence Stephens’ Banking team in 2025, having gained valuable experience from city firms across a broad range of finance matters.
I have experience acting for overseas and domestic banks, bridging lenders, alternative lenders and non-bank lenders in respect of secured lending transactions, including investment and development finance matters; property refinance and security release matters; and in dealing with security arrangements in corporate acquisitions. I also have experience acting for individuals and SMEs on smaller lending projects throughout the deal cycle.
Away from work, I am an Indian classical percussionist, specialising in Morsing, Ghatam and Konnakol. I am also a hopeful Arsenal fan.
Experience
- acting for bridging lenders on numerous bridging loan transactions for domestic and overseas real estate assets
- acting for banks on loan agreements, amendment agreements, intercreditor agreements, security arrangements and releases in connection with real estate assets and corporate acquisitions
- acting for various alternative/private credit lenders on real estate acquisition and development finance transactions
- acting for individuals (in their capacity as a lender or a borrower) in smaller loan and security arrangements
Posted on: February 10th, 2025 by Hugh Dineen-Lees
I am a solicitor in the Real Estate Finance department, advising clients on a range of property finance matters. I work with lenders, investors, and developers on transactions involving HMOs, ASTs, planning permission, development properties, and new-build financing. I aim to provide clear, practical advice to help clients sail through their transactions efficiently.
Experience highlights
- Assisted a client with financing a portfolio of HMOs, ensuring compliance with lending and licensing requirements.
- Advised on the purchase and funding of a new-build residential development, including planning considerations.
- Worked on refinancing a mixed-use property portfolio, including properties under AST agreements.
- Assisted with the refinance of a bridge loan for a development property, conducting due diligence, checking and reviewing lender requirements.
- Acted on real estate finance transactions involving Sharia-compliant lending.
Posted on: December 6th, 2024 by Natasha Cox
I joined Lawrence Stephens in 2024 as a solicitor in the Real Estate Finance Borrower team. Prior to this, I completed my training contract and continued as an associate at a city law firm.
I have experience working on a wide range of transactions, including advising developers and private individuals on property portfolio refinancing, secured lending transactions, and acquiring bridging loans. I also collaborate closely with brokers and other professionals on each transaction, ensuring all parties are well informed. I am passionate about delivering successful outcomes for my clients, particularly when navigating complex transactions within tight timeframes.
Outside of work, I enjoy baking, staying active, and spending quality time with family and friends. I am also an avid traveller who loves discovering new destinations.
Posted on: February 28th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I am a Senior Associate in the Lawrence Stephens Banking team, having previously spent over half a decade working as a banking associate at international law firms.
To date, I have advised on hundreds of banking transactions from inception at term sheet stage, through the lifecycle of document negotiation, to signing and completion and managing any post-close matters. I aim to mix sensible legal advice on key risk points with an eye on the commercial imperatives and flow of a transaction.
My practice ranges from advising individuals and SMEs on smaller lending projects through to syndicated transactions for a club of investment banks. I enjoy working on a variety of lending products and getting to grips with the different pressures and markets for each deal.
Away from work, I enjoy all forms of sport (increasingly from the comfort of my sofa) and spending time with family and friends.
Experience highlights
- Acting for a family office on a £3.5million loan for a family office lender on land which included a vineyard
- Representing a dental business on its corporate facilities (acquisition/capex and RCF) with a mainstream lender
- Advising bridging lenders on numerous bridging loan transactions for predominantly UK-based real estate assets
- Representing a number of mainstream banks on loan products, largely for UK-based property transactions
- Acting for a private equity sponsor as borrower in respect of a €100million facility from a structured lender
