Lending on the security of real property is a core part of many clients' businesses. Our understanding of the security issues involved combines with our property market expertise - we have one of the largest real estate teams in the South West - to offer our lender clients the right blend of security advice and sector knowledge.

Work experience/case studies:

• Acting for Allied Irish Bank on a £3m loan to fund the acquisition of boarding facilities by a major local independent school.
• Acting for Barclays Bank plc on £1.2m loan to Bristol Flying Centre to fund the construction of new hangar facilities at Bristol Airport and related leases.
• Advising Bank of Ireland on a £1.4m loan to Stratford Developments Ltd.
• Advising Allied Irish Bank on a number of loans to major independent schools - typical loan issues ranging from £2m-£7m.
• Advising Clydesdale Bank on undisclosed facilities to West End Investments for the acquisition of property in Clifton, Bristol.
• Advising Handelsbanken on the acquisition of office premises in Bristol for £1m.