Gareth Lawson

Helaba on the new 5 year GBP292.5m loan facility to fund the expansion of MediaCityUK

Helaba, an internationally active German commercial bank, acting as coordinator and agent, alongside other co-lenders on the new 5 year GBP292.5m loan facility to Peel Media in relation to the refinance and expansion of MediaCityUK over the next decade. MediaCityUK is an international destination for technology and innovation, and is home to the likes of the BBC, ITV, dock10 and Ericcson.

R&F Properties on high profile development sites in London

Advising on real estate matters, site set up and disposals, construction, finance, planning, infrastructure, highways, and CIL matters across four major development sites. Work is ongoing on this impressive portfolio of developments. The total number of residential units is over 4,000, in addition to retail, office, hotel and leisure floor space uses.

A US insurance company on its Euro-denominated loan to refinance the European headquarters of a global sports brand

A US insurance company on its Euro-denominated loan to refinance the European headquarters of a global sports brand. The transaction was part of a linked series of transactions with the sponsor and involved numerous European jurisdictions including the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.