Banking & Finance
Strategic legal counsel for complex financial transactions and regulatory compliance
Navigating the Financial Landscape
Winslow Law Co's Banking & Finance practice is a cornerstone of our firm, renowned for its deep expertise and innovative approach. We provide comprehensive legal services to a diverse client base, including leading international and UK banks, financial institutions, investment funds, and corporations. Our team is at the forefront of the evolving financial market, offering strategic advice on the most complex and challenging transactions.
We combine our extensive knowledge of the UK legal framework with a thorough understanding of international best practices. This allows us to deliver commercially-oriented solutions that are both legally sound and tailored to our clients' business objectives. From large-scale project finance to cutting-edge capital markets transactions, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals.
Our Key Services
A full spectrum of banking and finance legal services to support your business.
Project Finance & Infrastructure
Advising on all aspects of project finance, from structuring and due diligence to negotiation and closing.
Capital Markets
Assisting with IPOs, Eurobonds, and other capital market transactions, as well as regulatory compliance.
Banking Regulation & Compliance
Providing expert advice on licensing, regulatory compliance, and AML/CTF matters.
Our Banking & Finance Experts
Meet the team that drives our market-leading Banking & Finance practice.
James O'Connor
Associate Attorney
James O'Connor specializes in banking and finance law, providing counsel on regulatory compliance, financial services regulations, and complex banking transactions.
Victoria Park
Of Counsel
Victoria Park focuses on environmental and energy law, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks and environmental compliance issues.
Our Track Record
A selection of our landmark transactions and successful outcomes.
Financing of a major renewable energy project
Advised a syndicate of international lenders on the project financing of a 200MW wind farm in Ukraine, one of the largest in the country.
First-ever IPO of an international tech company on the London Stock Exchange
Acted as UK counsel to the issuer in connection with its successful initial public offering on the LSE Main Market.
Restructuring of a systemic bank's non-performing loan portfolio
Advised a major international bank on the complex restructuring of its NPL portfolio, including debt-for-equity swaps and asset disposals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions about Banking & Finance law in the UK, answered.
Foreign investors should pay close attention to the regulatory landscape, including capital adequacy requirements, corporate governance standards, and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. A thorough due diligence of the target bank is also crucial.
Project finance is the financing of long-term infrastructure and industrial projects based upon the projected cash flows of the project rather than the balance sheets of its sponsors. Unlike corporate finance, project finance is typically non-recourse or limited-recourse to the sponsors.
The UK capital markets are seeing a growing interest in sustainable finance and green bonds. There is also a trend towards digitalization and the use of fintech solutions for capital raising and trading. The government is actively working on improving the legal framework to attract more foreign investment.