We recognise the pivotal role that banking plays in the climate change sector.

This can include:

  • the borrowing arrangements of companies operating in the climate change sector
  • the impact of climate change regulation and legislation on the terms of funding
  • the financing options available for the implementation of certain sustainability initiatives by companies.

Balancing the terms of the financial package on offer and the commercial objectives of the parties, whether lenders or borrowers, can be a delicate business, requiring expert input in order to achieve the optimum result. We regularly act for banks and financial institutions, as well as for corporate borrowers, in a field that is characterised by fast moving deals and the need to have up-to-the-minute knowledge of regulatory issues and the latest market practices.

We offer our climate change clients proactive advice based on sound understanding of their commercial objectives. We offer advice and assistance at every stage, which includes assisting in structuring transactions, the selection of the most appropriate solutions effecting introductions to service providers where necessary, as well as preparing and negotiating the documentation.

Our services include:

  • negotiating bespoke lending and security documents
  • guarantees and security
  • independent advice to personal guarantors/spouses
  • financing, guarantee and security arrangements for construction, PFI and other projects
  • development lending and 'turnkey loans'
  • legal opinions
  • asset finance and leasing
  • international security and registration issues.

For more information, please contact:

Nicola McConville, head of our Climate Change team, on 01865 254221 or by email at nicola.mcconville@bllaw.co.uk.

Kath Shimmin, head of our Banking and Finance team , on 023 8085 7081 or by email at kath.shimmin@bllaw.co.uk