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Leathes Prior’s Banking & Finance Team benefits from a wealth of experience advising on, and preparing loan, facility and other financial arrangements. We provide practical and efficient advice when advising on and negotiating finance arrangements, ensuring we strike the proper balance between protection and cost-effectiveness.

Our team of Banking & Finance solicitors have significant experience assisting both borrower and lender clients on a range of matters, including debt finance, refinancing and other financial arrangements. Services our Banking & Finance Team can provide include:

Loan Agreements
Facility Agreements
Preparing, negotiating and advising on Security
Advising on Personal Guarantees
Refinancing
Financing Corporate Transactions
Intercreditor and Intra-Group Arrangements
Grant Agreements

Key Contacts

Alex Saunders

Partner
asaunders@leathesprior.co.uk
01603 281141

Richard Guthrie

Partner
rguthrie@leathesprior.co.uk
01603 610911

Paul Warman

Consultant
pwarman@leathesprior.co.uk
01603 281103

Nina Ryan

Senior Associate
nryan@leathesprior.co.uk
01603 281124

Jack Horwitz

Senior Associate
jhorwitz@leathesprior.co.uk
01603 281122

Sam Poulter

Associate
spoulter@leathesprior.co.uk
01603 281165

Milan Pandit

Solicitor
mpandit@leathesprior.co.uk
01603 610911

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SIPP Transactions: Buying, Selling and Financing

A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a form of UK personal pension that gives individuals greater control over their investments. At Leathes Prior, we frequently assist business owners utilising their SIPPs to facilitate transactions and plan for succession, and so are well versed in what to expect should you find yourself embarking on a similar venture.

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August 12, 2026

Updates to auto-renewing subscriptions: What can businesses do to prepare?

Lucy Matthews & Harry Smith in our Corporate & Commercial Team share an update on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCC Act”) and the introduction of a new regime for consumer subscription contracts due to take effect in Spring 2027.

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July 28, 2026

Uncorking Change: Current Legal Trends Shaping UK Viticulture

Viticulture is now widely recognised as one of the UK’s fastest growing agricultural sectors, supported by investment, climate change and consumer demand. Against that backdrop, the legal landscape is evolving quickly, and vineyards, investors and rural estates must keep pace with a combination of regulatory reform, environmental changes and labour pressures which are materially shaping how vineyards are established and operated. Rebecca Allen, Senior Associate in our Agriculture Team discusses the evolution of viticulture in the UK.

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July 27, 2026

EPCs for Non-Domestic Property: The Latest Changes

The UK Government has announced a significant change to its proposed approach to energy efficiency standards for non-domestic property in England and Wales. For owners, investors and occupiers of commercial property, this is one of the most important developments in the EPC regime since the introduction of MEES. Rebecca Millard, Senior Associate in our Commercial Property Team explains...

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July 20, 2026

Charity of the Month: Thrive Autism

Leathes Prior is delighted to be supporting Norfolk Charity, Thrive Autism as our Charity of the Month for July 2026. Thrive Autism exists to support neurodivergent children, young people, and their families across Norfolk and Waveney.

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July 15, 2026

Leathes Prior advises Complete Strategy on sale to Flint Global

Alex Saunders, Partner in Leathes Prior's Corporate Team, advised Complete Strategy on the sale of its business to Flint Global. The acquisition marks Flint Global's first acquisition and represents the first step in its M&A growth strategy.

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July 9, 2026

Maternity Services in England: Recent Reports and What They Mean for Families

In a follow up to our recent article on maternity safety, Polly Langford, Partner in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team has written on the findings of the Ockenden Report and what this means for families.

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July 1, 2026

Competing uses of farmland - what the new Land Use Framework means for your business

The Government has published the Land Use Framework – which DEFRA says is “a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security." Rebecca Allen, Senior Associate in our Agriculture Team explains what this means and what to consider for your business.

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June 29, 2026

Court and Tribunal Fees: July 2026 Private Client Update

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has recently announced several proposed changes to fees payable to HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). James Iron from our Wills, Trusts, & Probate Team explains...

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June 26, 2026

Homebuying Overhaul to Streamline Sales and Lower Costs

On Friday 19 June 2026, the Government announced a significant package of reforms aimed at overhauling the homebuying process. Lily Beel, Partner in our Residential Property Team explains...

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June 19, 2026

Charity of the Month: PaNDR

Leathes Prior is delighted to be supporting the Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval Service also known as PaNDR as our Charity of the Month for June 2026.

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June 18, 2026

Changes to qualifying period: Time to rethink probation periods?

From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period is reducing from two years to six months. But the reality is that the new law will apply to all employees who have already accumulated at least six months of continuous employment by this date. This means that now is the right time for employers to be reviewing their employment contracts and rethinking strategies on probationary periods.

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June 16, 2026

Proposals for reform of cohabitation rights on the death of a cohabitating partner

Georgia Sartin, a Solicitor in our Property and Contentious Probate Team explores the government’s recent open consultation ‘a fairer end to relationships’ published on 5 June 2026, , in respect of the proposals for reform for cohabitants in the intestacy framework and 1975 Act claims.

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June 11, 2026

Leathes Prior appoints new family law specialist

Leathes Prior are delighted to welcome Kirstin Wright, Solicitor specialising in family law to the firm.

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June 10, 2026

Who is accountable for maternity safety? The case for a maternity commissioner following the birth trauma inquiry.

The safety of maternity services in England has been under intense scrutiny in recent years, now, a national campaign has been launched for the appointment of a dedicated Maternity Commissioner.

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June 3, 2026

What is the difference between a share sale and an asset sale?

When running a business, company founders and shareholders will inevitably, at one stage or another, want to consider potential succession options, the most prominent being an exit by way of trade sale. Hugo Persad, Trainee Solicitor in our Corporate Team provides an overview of what the difference is between a share sale and an asset sale.

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May 28, 2026

Leathes Prior assists Blue Knot Topco1 on its acquisition of Green Pebble

Milan Pandit & Hugo Persad, both of the LP Corporate Team, recently assisted Blue Knot Topco1 on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of M&R Creative Designs Limited (t/a Green Pebble).

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May 26, 2026

Increase in statutory mileage allowance announced

Following the announcement on 21 May 2026 by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, HMRC has updated its Employment Income Manual to reflect the newly announced increase in the statutory mileage allowance for the 2026-27 tax year.

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May 22, 2026

UK GDPR Update: What the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Means for Organisations

While several updates under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 came into force on 5 February 2026, the next key development for organisations is still to come. From 19 June 2026, organisations will be legally required to implement a formal complaint handling process for data protection matters. This is a significant shift, placing greater emphasis on resolving issues internally before they escalate to the regulator.

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May 22, 2026

Leathes Prior advises Biercafe Norwich Ltd on the acquisition of the Malt & Mardle

Leathes Prior Solicitors is delighted to have advised Biercafe Norwich Ltd on the acquisition of Norwich’s first micropub – The Malt & Mardle.

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May 18, 2026

Selling a Probate Property: A Guide for Executors

Acting as an Executor can feel daunting, especially if there is a property which needs to be sold as part of the estate administration process. If you have been appointed as an Executor and you are unsure where to begin, here are some key things to consider.

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May 13, 2026

Leathes Prior welcomes new agricultural specialist to the firm

Leathes Prior is pleased to welcome Rebecca Allen to our specialist Agriculture Team.

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May 11, 2026

Leathes Prior's Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team Secure Settlement for Client

Kate Smith (Senior Associate) and Kimberley Nelson (Paralegal) were instructed in relation to a workplace personal injury claim, and successfully secured a five-figure settled for the client.

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May 8, 2026

New Restrictions to Charitable Giving: What You Need to Know

Changes to UK tax law regarding charitable giving took effect from 6 April 2026. Following legislative amendments in the Finance Act 2025-26, the generous tax exemptions associated with charitable gifts - specifically Inheritance Tax (IHT) exemptions - will be restricted to gifts to UK-registered charities. Ejike Ndaiji, Partner in our Wills, Trusts, & Probate and Charities Team explains...

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April 27, 2026

Charity of the Month: Crohn's & Colitis UK

Leathes Prior are delighted to be supporting Crohn’s & Colitis UK as our Charity of the Month for April 2026.

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April 24, 2026