27 January 2025Publication
Defined Benefit Pension Schemes Loan Documentation
We consider how lenders can best protect their position when lending to corporates with DB Pension Schemes.
Our Corporate Lending team is an integral part of our transactional banking practice, which also includes acquisition and leveraged finance, fund finance, trade finance and corporate trust and loan agency practices.
Our experienced and international corporate lending lawyers advise listed and medium sized corporate borrowers and sponsors, government agencies, and financial institutions (investment, and corporate banks, as well as private banks, building societies and alternative lenders). We offer expert guidance on a multitude of asset classes and industry sectors, with a particular proficiency in managing cross-border transactions. We support lenders and borrowers from the inception of the financing, offering structuring and documenting advice. Our world-class service ensures each transaction is carried out with commercial insight, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Our frequent collaboration with a range of financial institutions has given us a deep understanding and insight into the market and lenders' policies, concerns and considerations. This experience allows us to provide expert guidance and practical advice to corporate borrowers on their debt financing needs, whether that is by supporting them in their initial ventures in the debt market or more complex funding arrangements.
We pride ourselves on being responsive, solution-oriented, and unwaveringly committed to securing the most favourable outcomes for our clients.
Our experience
£255m syndicated lending arrangements
Advising Diploma PLC as part of a cross-firm team of experts on its £255 million syndicated lending arrangements regarding the underwritten finance package consisting of a $170 million term loan and a £135 million revolving credit facility provided by two of the UK’s largest banks.
The Economist Group – revolving credit facility
Advising a group of lenders (including Bank of Ireland, HSBC and National Bank of Kuwait, among others) in relation to a cross border investment grade revolving credit facility for The Economist Group.
Global irrigation and sustainability business
Advising a fast-growing global irrigation and sustainability business on its c. $350 million loan facility. The transaction involved jurisdictions in Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.
Key contacts
If you have any questions, contact a member of the Corporate lending team for assistance:
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