Richard Morton Partner

Richard Morton is a partner in our Banking & Finance practice based in our Leeds office and advises on all aspects of banking related matters. Richard has a wealth of experience acting for UK Banks and other financial institutions and corporate borrowers in bespoke and committed facilities with particular focus on acquisition finance, real estate finance, asset based lending and turnaround.

Richard is also the head of graduate recruitment and the UK training principal.

Quotes

"considered to be "technically very bright" and is noted for his expertise in asset-based lending and acquisition finance" -Chambers and Partners 2011

"practical and pragmatic" - Chambers and Partners 2011

Representative Experience

• Advising HSBC on a provision of debt facilities in connection with the MBO of Onyx Group Limited.
• Acting for Vp plc on a £70m refinancing.
• Acting for the borrower in the £783m management buy out of Keepmoat Limited.
• Acting for the borrower in the £255m management buy out of Ainscough Crane Hire.
• Acting for Findel Plc on a fund raising and refinancing package of £445m.