Real estate finance
Lender side
Advising lenders on the property aspects of acquisition and development financings and re-financings. This includes carrying out property due diligence on behalf of the lender, advising on the property holding structure and ensuring a sufficient and robust security package is provided.
Borrower side
Acting for corporate vehicles raising funds for property purchases, redevelopments or refinancings. Archie's experience of acting for lenders and knowing their requirements and expectations means he is well placed to prepare property reports and deal with the property aspects of a financing for a borrower.
Security review
Advising lenders on the strength and enforceability of existing security, and assisting lenders seeking to participate in existing loans.
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Restructuring and insolvency
Bolton Wanderers Football Club
Acted for the joint administrators on the sale of Bolton Wanderers Football club to Football Ventures (Whites) Limited, with security being arranged over the assets of the club, including the stadium (2019).
Pub restructuring
Advised on the restructuring of a large pub company with an estate of nearly 200 pubs.
Various trustees
Advised various trustees in bankruptcy on property disposals and realisation of property assets.