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Lawrence Stephens advises Blue Shield Capital on three completions with joint value of £27million

Posted on: August 1st, 2025 by Ella Darnell

Lawrence Stephens have advised Blue Shield Capital on three completions in three weeks with a joint value of over £27 million.

The team, led by Director and Head of Banking Ajoy Bose-Mallick and Head of Real Estate Finance Ann Ebberson, also included Director Alex Edwards and Senior Associate Ashley Wright.

Blue Shield Capital is a publicly backed real estate finance firm, specialising in bridging loans across a broad range of property sectors within the UK market.

Deal one

We advised Blue Shield Capital on the successful completion of a £7.9 million senior facility, secured against a freehold office building located in the prestigious district of Fitzrovia, in London’s West End.

The 24-month facility, structured at 70% loan-to-value (LTV), supports the acquisition of the property and includes an additional £2 million advance to fund a comprehensive refurbishment programme. The works are aimed at repositioning the building as high-quality office space, capitalising on the continued strong demand for premium office accommodation in the West End.

The sponsor is an experienced operator with a proven track record of delivering successful projects across prime Central London locations.

Deal Two

The team advised Blue Shield Capital on the provision of a £14.5 million senior facility, secured against two freehold office buildings located in North London.

The facility refinanced an income-generating asset where the borrower has successfully enhanced rental income and secured permitted development rights. In addition, it supported the acquisition of a second vacant office property, offering strong redevelopment potential, with a planning strategy already in progress.

Deal Three

We advised Blue Shield Capital on the provision of a £3.2 million facility, secured against a fully-let retail site in Barking, East London.

The site, which has been owned by the borrower for over a decade, is now set to move forward with a major residential-led mixed-use redevelopment. The site was previously owned outright, and the funding gives the borrower flexibility as the project moves through the planning process.

Ajoy Bose-Mallick said, “We are proud to have supported Blue Shield Capital across a number of successful transactions, helping to deliver tailored legal advice that align with their strategic objectives. These deals reflect a strong collaborative approach and a shared commitment to unlocking value through thoughtful investment and development.”

These transactions highlight Lawrence Stephens ongoing commitment to supporting property owners and lenders with fast, flexible, and bespoke legal solutions.

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12-month bridge loan secured for Blue Shield Capital

Posted on: June 4th, 2024 by Natasha Cox

We are pleased to share with you that we have acted on a £6 million loan for our clients Blue Shield Capital on the refinance of three stabilised, income-producing residential assets.

This £6 million facility will allow the borrower to facilitate a restructure of their group operations and refinance some of their property portfolio in order to expand their business.

Ajoy Bose-Mallick Director and Head of Banking led the team with assistance from Senior Associate Ashley Wright & trainee Alex Ruder on banking and Paul Marsh Director on real estate.

Commenting on this transaction, Ajoy Bose-Mallick said “we have completed on another important funding facility for our clients which will expand their loan book and showcase their ability to fund larger complex transactions. Again this deal highlighted the Banking and Real Estate Finance team working seamlessly together to deliver on a successful completion for our clients.”    

Lawrence Stephens completes £3.9m loan with Butterfield Mortgages

Posted on: May 2nd, 2024 by Natasha Cox

Our  Real Estate Finance team have recently completed their first deal for Butterfield Mortgages Limited – a £3.9million loan over a property in West London.

The loan has a five-year term and was secured over a Knightsbridge property with a value of £6million. The transaction involved the refinance of several leasehold titles

Butterfield Mortgages provide specialised mortgage solutions for domestic and international high net worth clients.

Gregory Palos was assisted by Lawrence Molloy and  Sophie Morton who worked tirelessly to ensure a swift and successful completion of this loan which pleased all parties involved.

Lawrence commented: “A complex matter which required careful consideration from all parties, we are delighted to have secured this loan and navigated the multiple refinances involved in this deal. It was a pleasure to work alongside the team from Butterfield Mortgages on our first deal together, and we look forward to strengthening our relationship over the coming months.” 

Lawrence Stephens advises Blue Shield Capital on £3.4m bridge loan

Posted on: April 10th, 2024 by Maverick Freedlander

Lawrence Stephens’ Banking and Real Estate Finance team recently advised Blue Shield Capital on a £3.4 million 12-month bridge loan for the borrower – an ultra-high net worth family office.

The loan will enable the borrower to achieve new planning consent on an industrial asset in London’s Alexandra Palace. The team worked hard to ensure that all aspects of this deal were completed swiftly and thoroughly and achieve the best result for the client.

The Banking team from Lawrence Stephens was led by Director and Head of Banking  Ajoy Bose-Mallick, with assistance from Senior Associate Ashley Wright and Trainee Solicitor Alex Ruder. Senior Associate Rachel Coulthard led on the real estate aspects of this transaction.

Ajoy commented: “Collaborating with the team at Blue Shield Capital, we are delighted to have expedited another swift and successful bridging loan for our client. The team worked hard to get this deal across the line and the team at Blue Shield Capital once again demonstrated the utmost professionalism and efficiency.

“Well done to all those involved, as their commitment and contributions led to a fantastic result for all parties involved.”

Lawrence Stephens advise Blue Shield Capital on £5.7 million bridging loan

Posted on: February 23rd, 2024 by Maverick Freedlander

Lawrence Stephens’ Banking and Real Estate Finance teams recently advised Blue Shield Capital on a £5.7 million 12-month bridging loan. The loan was structured as a development exit loan on a block of 14 residential apartments located in Dorset.

The teams from Lawrence Stephens and Blue Shield Capital worked hard to expedite a swift completion and have subsequently liaised with the borrower on the sale of several of the residential apartments.

On the banking side, the team from Lawrence Stephens was led by Head of Banking and Director Ajoy Bose-Mallick, with assistance from Senior Associate Ashley Wright and Trainee Solicitor Electra Kallidou. Senior Associate Rachel Coulthard advised on the Real Estate elements of this loan.

Ajoy commented: “It was a pleasure working with the team from Blue Shield Capital to complete this transaction. Well done to all those involved in getting this deal over the line with special thanks going to the Blue Shield Capital team on their entrepreneurial and dynamic spirit to complete the deal and to Rachel who was proactive in reviewing the property aspects of this deal in real time”